The District shall, with input from administration, instructional and support staff, students, parents, community councils, and other community members, develop a comprehensive plan for student and classroom management and school discipline. This plan shall meet the content requirements set forth in Utah Admin. Rules R277-609-4(3). Utah Admin. Rules R277-609-4 (May 8, 2018)
RELATION OF SCHOOL DISCIPLINE RULES TO OTHER POLICIES Issue Date: 1/2/20 FH
Rules and procedures shall prohibit corporal punishment and shall restrict the use of reasonable and necessary physical restraint as set forth in these policies and pursuant to Utah Code § 53G-8- 302 and Utah Administrative Rules R277-609. Policies shall include written procedures for the suspension and expulsion of, or denial of admission to, a student, consistent with due process and other provisions of law, including Utah Code § 53G-8-204 et seq. Moreover, all rules and procedures shall be consistent with all other policies of the Board, and all state statutes and federal laws governing school discipline, including Utah Code § 53G-8-203, Utah Code § 53G-8-204 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. § 794). Utah Code § 53G-8-203 (2019)
REVISING DISCIPLINE RULES Issue Date: 1/2/20 FH
In adopting or revising the District’s rules and regulations, the school board shall solicit input from various interest groups at the school and in the community, including district employees, parents of students, and students. Utah Code § 53G-8-202(2)(a) (2019)
EMERGENCY REMOVALS Issue Date: 4/10/97 Updated; 1/2/20 FH
Students may be removed from regular classes or District premises for non-disciplinary health, safety, and welfare reasons when the Board or its designee determines that an emergency exists. Any student removed from school for any “emergency” reason who is in a condition that threatens his or her own welfare or the welfare of others shall be released to the student’s parent or guardian, the parent’s or guardian’s representative, or other proper authority, including, but not limited to, law enforcement officers and medical personnel. The District shall make reasonable efforts to notify the parent or guardian prior to removing a student from school premises for emergency reasons. If the parent cannot be notified prior to the removal, the parent shall be notified as soon as possible after the removal and the reasons for it.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Issue Date: 4/10/97
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