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Littleton Public Schools Policy |
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Policy Code JKBA Policy Name Disciplinary Removal From Classroom Adoption January 25, 2001 Revised June 23, 2011 |
It is the policy of the Board to maintain classrooms in which student behavior does not interfere with the ability of the teacher to teach effectively or the ability of other students to participate in classroom learning activities. Staff, including administrators and teachers, must use their training, experience, and authority to create schools and classes where effective learning is possible.
Students shall be expected to abide by the code of conduct adopted by the Board and any other appropriate classroom rules of behavior established by the building principal and/or classroom teacher for the purpose of maintaining order and a favorable learning atmosphere. Any student who violates the code of conduct or other classroom rules may be subject to removal from class and/or disciplinary action.
Student removal from class is a serious measure and should not be imposed in an arbitrary, casual, or inconsistent manner. Behavioral expectations are always more constructive and more likely to be followed when they are communicated as clearly as possible to students. However, it is neither possible nor necessary to specify every type of improper or inappropriate behavior, or every circumstance that would justify removal from class under this policy. Teachers are expected to exercise their best professional judgment in deciding whether it is appropriate to remove a student from class in any particular circumstance. All instances of formal removal from class shall be documented.
A teacher is authorized to immediately remove a student from his or her classroom if the student’s behavior violates the code of conduct adopted by the Board of Education, is dangerous, unruly or disruptive, or seriously interferes with the ability of the teacher to teach the class or other students to learn. Students with disabilities may be removed from class only to the extent authorized by state and federal laws and regulations.
Removal from class under this policy does not prohibit the District from pursuing or implementing additional disciplinary measures, including, but not limited to, detentions, suspensions, or expulsions for the conduct or behavior for which the student was removed.
The Superintendent or designee is directed to establish procedures to implement this policy so that removals from a classroom occur in a consistent manner throughout the District. The student’s parent, guardian, or legal custodian shall be notified of the student’s removal from class in accordance with established procedures.
Legal Reference: C.R.S. 22-32-109.1 (2)(a)(II)
Cross Reference: JIC, Student Conduct subcodes
JICDA, Student Code of Conduct
JK, Student Discipline and subcodes