subject to expulsion at the discretion of the school principal. Repeated disruptions of class may justify expulsion for the remainder of the school year at the discretion of the Board.
5.0712.02 DEMONSTRATIONS Issue Date: 4/10/97
Students shall be subject to the provisions of Board policy regarding disruptions of classes and disruption of lawful assembly. Any demonstration on school property during school hours must be authorized by the school’s principal in writing. Student demonstrations and similar activities shall be prohibited when there is evidence that may reasonable lead school authorities to forecast substantial disruption of, or material interference with, normal school operations or approved school activities. The evidence must support a “reasonable forecast of substantial disruption” of school operations; “undifferentiated fear” or mere apprehension of disturbance is not sufficient to justify restrictions on students’ otherwise legitimate right to freedom of expression.
5.0712.03 VIOLATIONS
Issue Date: 4/10/97 Students who participate in any prohibited activities described above are subject to disciplinary actions, based on the severity of the violation and its overall effect on the welfare of other student(s).
Tinker v. Des Moines 393 U.S. 503 (1969) Barker v. Hardway, 394 U.S. 905 (1969) Burnside v. Byars, 363 F.2d 744 (1969)
5.0712.04 ASSAULTS
Issue Date: 4/10/97 Students are prohibited from assaulting anyone on school property or at any school related event. Any of the following actions constitute an assault:
1. Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another. 2. Intentionally or knowingly threatening another with imminent bodily injury.
3. Intentionally or knowingly causing physical contact with another when the student knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative. Utah Code 76-5-102
5.0712.05 HARASSMENT/BULLYING Issue Date: 05/30/06
No student shall, with intent to frighten, harass or bully another, communicate in writing a threat to commit any violent felony.
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