Suspension and Expulsion
In Support of School Board Policy No. 233
March 2023Background:
Per School Board Policy No. 233, the district must "define and publish the types of offenses that would lead to exclusion from school."
The chart below outlines the offenses, relevant policies, and handbook locations that reference the reasons that a student may be excluded from school attendance for disciplinary reasons.
Summary Chart:Offense or Related Policy/Infraction Name | Source | Applies To | Definition, Cited Text, and/or Relevant Information |
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Discrimination and Title IX/Sexual Harassment Affecting Students |
Policy 103 |
All |
Discrimination shall mean to treat individuals differently, or to harass or victimize based on a protected classification including race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, or handicap/disability. Harassment is a form of discrimination based on the protected classifications listed in this policy consisting of unwelcome conduct such as graphic, written, electronic, verbal or nonverbal acts including offensive jokes, slurs, epithets and name-calling, ridicule or mockery, insults or put-downs, offensive objects or pictures, physical assaults or threats, intimidation, or other conduct that may be harmful or humiliating or interfere with a person's school or school-related performance when such conduct is:
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Weapons Violations |
Policy 218.1 |
All |
Weapon - the term shall include but not be limited to any knife, cutting instrument, cutting tool, nunchaku, firearm, shotgun, rifle, replica of a weapon, and/or any other tool, instrument or implement capable of inflicting serious bodily injury. |
Terroristic Threats |
Policy 218.2 |
All |
Terroristic threat - shall mean an intentional direct or indirect communication, whether electronic, written, verbal, physical or otherwise evidenced through conduct, act:
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Fighting |
Policy 218.3 |
All |
Disorderly Conduct - a person is guilty of disorderly conduct if, with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof, s/he:
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Sexual Assault |
Policy 218.5 |
All |
Sexual assault – means any of the following offenses:
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Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia |
Policy 227 |
All |
For purposes of this policy, controlled substances shall include all:
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Hazing |
Policy 247 |
All |
Hazing occurs when a person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly, for the purpose of initiating, admitting or affiliating a student with an organization, or for the purpose of continuing or enhancing membership or status in an organization, causes, coerces or forces a student to do any of the following:
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Bullying/Cyberbullying |
Policy 249 |
All |
Bullying means conduct that occurs in a school setting which consists of an intentional electronic, written, verbal, physical or otherwise evidenced through conduct, act or series of acts, directed at another student or students, which occurs in a school setting, that is severe, persistent or pervasive and has the effect of doing any of the following:
Bullying, as defined in this policy, includes cyberbullying. |
Use of Livestream on School District Property |
Policy 831 |
All |
Livestream video, as used in this policy, shall mean utilizing any camera to broadcast live video content through the internet, including through a social media platform. |
Acceptable Use Policy |
Policy 815 |
All |
Consequences for Inappropriate Use of District Technology Violations of this policy may result in the temporary or permanent revocation of a user’s right to access district technology resources. Additionally, students may be subject to other forms of disciplinary actions for violations of this policy and/or local, state, and/or federal law. |
Level 1 Behavioral Infractions (Refer to policy #233) |
LRIS Student Handbook |
LRIS |
Behaviors could include, but are not limited to:
Possible Consequences: Verbal warning, Written warning, Parent contact, Apology, Loss of privileges, Meeting with an administrator, Detention |
Level 2 Behavioral Infractions (Refer to policy #233) |
LRIS Student Handbook |
LRIS |
Behaviors could include, but are not limited to:
Possible Consequences: Immediate Parent contact, Apology, Loss of Privileges, Meeting with an administrator, Detention, In-School Suspension, Out-of-School Suspension, Loss of bus privileges, Restitution, Possible police involvement, Expulsion |
Level 3 Behavioral Infractions (Refer to policy #233) |
LRIS Student Handbook |
LRIS |
Behaviors could include, but are not limited to:
Possible Consequences: Loss of Privileges, Meeting with an administrator, Detention, In-School Suspension, Out-of-School Suspension, Restitution, Possible police involvement, Expulsion |
Administrative Detention, OTI, ISS & OSS (Refer to MTSD Policy #233) |
MTHS Student Handbook |
MTHS |
The following types of conduct may result in expulsion:
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Destruction of School Property |
MTHS Student Handbook |
MTHS |
Students involved in acts of vandalism of school property (including graffiti) may face suspension and/or expulsion from school, legal action, and may be held liable for damages. Breakage or destruction of school property due to student negligence may require restitution and may result in disciplinary consequences. |
Level II Behavioral Infractions |
MTHS Student Handbook |
MTHS |
Misbehavior that disrupts the learning climate of the school. Execution of Level 1 discipline options (including parent contact) has failed to correct the problem. Referral is made to an administrator. Example infractions: repetition of Level I infractions after the teacher has called the parent; smoking policy violation, fighting, profanity or obscenity directed at a teacher or staff member, defacing school property, defiance, insubordination. Possible consequences: parent/guardian conference, administrative detention, ISS or OSS. |
Level III Behavioral Infractions |
MTHS Student Handbook |
MTHS |
Acts that result in violence to another person or property, loss of property, or pose a direct threat to the safety of others. Staff personnel who intervene in and/or observe such behavior will refer the incident to an administrator. Most of the time these acts will be considered criminal in nature and may require the intervention of law enforcement personnel. Examples of infractions: repetition of Level I and II infractions; possession or sale of stolen property; bomb threats; false fire alarm; arson; possession, use or transfer of a weapon; possession or use of an irritant (e.g., stink bomb); possession, use or sale of alcohol or other controlled substances; other crimes listed in the Pennsylvania Crime Codes. Possible consequences: restitution of property or damages, prosecution, suspension, expulsion. (See Student Code of Conduct online for more information.) |
Administrative Detention, Lunch Detention, ISS & OSS (Refer to MTSD Policy #233) |
MTMS Staff Handbook |
MTMS |
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