Alternative Classrooms Assignment: Students may be assigned to special programs on the school campus to assist in correcting student misbehavior and disruptive behavior
Arson (Level 3): Intentionally setting a fire, resulting in damage to board property, contents in or on the property, school transportation, or personal property of others.
Battery (Simple) (Level 3): Intentionally touching or striking another person against the will of the other and causing bodily injury including but not limited to bruising, swelling, abrasion, redness, pain and/or minor cuts typically requiring first aid.
Battery (Aggravated) (Level 4): A battery where the attacker intentionally or knowingly causes more serious injury, such as: great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement; uses a deadly weapon; or where the attacker knew or should have known the victim was pregnant.
Behavior Contract (School): A written contract developed between the student, parents, teacher, principal (or designee). The contract will outline the infraction, replacement behavior, interventions, and consequences of a violation. The contract must be signed by a parent, or the parent must be provided with the contract via US Mail or email. Violation of this contract may result in a District Behavior Contract.
Behavior Contract (District): A written contract developed by the student, parents, and Principal that outlines an ongoing specific behavior, replacement behavior, intensive intervention, and consequences for a violation. The contract must be signed by a parent, or the parent must be provided with a copy of the contract via US Mail or email. The contract will be submitted to the Coordinator of Student Discipline for approval. Violation could result in a recommendation of alternative placement.
Physical Behavior Inappropriate for School Setting, Activity (Level 1): Including, but not limited to: Kicking, poking, pinching, running, pushing, or tripping.
Physical Behavior for School Setting, Activity (Level 2): Repeated or extreme instances of the above-defined behavior.
Bullying: An aggressive behavior that is intended to cause distress or harm, exists in a relationship in which there is a perceived imbalance of power or strength, and is repeated over time. Examples: hitting, teasing, obscene gestures, rumors, getting someone else to bully, cyber-bullying. School Board Policy 5517.01. (Level 2- first offense, Level 3 – subsequent offenses).
Burglary (Level 4): Entering or remaining in a structure or on a conveyance with the intent to commit an offense therein unless the premises are at the time open to the public or the person is licensed or invited to enter (Section 810.02, Fla. Stat.).
Cheating/Plagiarism (Level 2): Willful or deliberate unauthorized use of the work of another person for academic purposes and/or inappropriate use of notes/material in the completion of an academic assignment or test and/or inappropriately providing information. Content generated by Artificial Intelligence without proper attribution or authorization is also considered plagiarism.
Child Abuse: Abuse is defined as “any willful act or threatened act that results in any physical, mental, or sexual injury or harm that causes or is likely to cause the child’s physical, mental or emotional health to be significantly impaired.”
Co-Curricular Program or Activity: A school sponsored activity which is an extension of the actual course of study.
Complaint: An allegation, verbal or written, officially made to a principal/administrator or guidance counselor.
Computer Fraud (Level 3): Accessing or breaking into documents that are unauthorized. Storing unapproved or inappropriate content on a district computer or storage system.
Contraband (Level 2): Possession, use, distribution, and/or sale of materials or items which are forbidden including but not limited to: e-cigarettes, drinks/food, matches, toys, animals, lighters, stink bombs, cards. The type of contraband and the context in which the contraband is used and/or discovered will be considered in determining whether the contraband is a Level 2 or Level 3 infraction. Contraband may be confiscated and not returned to the student.
Contraband (Level 3): Possession, use and/or distribution of materials or items which are forbidden including but not limited to, drug paraphernalia, imitation alcohol, imitation drugs, synthetic drugs (K-2, bath salts, etc.), bullet, or stolen property. Contraband may be confiscated and not returned to the student.
Counsel and Direction: Students involved in misconduct may be given counsel and direction in a conference with the staff or administration; the misconduct is discussed, and future expectations outlined. Parents can be involved.
Criminal Street Gang Activity (Level 3): Activity that intentionally benefits, promotes or furthers the interest of a criminal street gang. A criminal street gang is a formal or informal organization or group that has as one of its primary activities the commission of criminal or delinquent acts and that consists of three (3) or more persons who have a common name or common identifying signs or symbols and have one or more members that engage in a pattern of criminal street gang activity.
Criminal Street Gang Activity (Level 4): Activity as a gang member that includes threats, intimidation or violence.
Cyber Attack (Level 4): Intentional introduction of malicious programs or tools into any component of the network or computing environment.
Detention: Students can serve a consequence before, during, or after school hours for misconduct with approval of the principal or his designee. Parents are to be notified that the student will remain before or after school. Responsibility for transportation is that of the student and/or the parent.
Disorderly Conduct (Level 3): Creation of disorder at any school property, school sponsored or related event, or on any school sponsored transportation.
Disrespect for Others (Level 1 & 2): Conduct or behavior which demeans, degrades, antagonizes, humiliates or embarrasses a person or group of persons.
Disruptive Conduct (Level 1): Creating disruption of activity or education of others. Disruptive Conduct (Level 2): Repeated or extreme instances of the activity described above.
Dress Code Violation (Level 1): See page 27.
Drugs: See chart on page 34.
Early Re-Entry Plan for Expelled Students: Parents may request that consideration be given to the development of an early re- entry plan from expulsions in accordance with procedures described. See page 44.
Early Sign-Out: Student leaving school prior to scheduled dismissal time.
Nicotine Dispensing Device: Electronic cigarette means any electronic device composed of a mouthpiece, heating element, battery and electronic circuits, which provides a vapor of liquid nicotine and/or other substances mixed with propylene glycol or other chemicals to the user that he or she inhales in simulation of smoking. This term shall include such devices whether they are manufactured as electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes or under any other product name.
Electronic Telecommunication Device Misuse (Level 1): use of devices during school instructional hours without administrative or teacher/paraprofessional approval. This includes, but is not limited to, wireless telecommunication devices such as cellular phones, earbuds, or smartwatches.
Electronic Telecommunication Device Misuse (Level 2): repeated infractions of use of devices during school instructional hours without administrative or teacher/paraprofessional approval. This includes, but is not limited to, wireless telecommunication devices such as cellular phones, earbuds, or smartwatches.
Electronic Telecommunication Device Misuse (Level 3): any unauthorized audio, video, or photograph(s) that can be used to degrade, threaten, intimidate, or dehumanize. This can include unauthorized use in a location where there is reasonable expectation of privacy.
Electronic Telecommunication Device Misuse (Level 4): any unauthorized audio, video, or photograph(s) showing a person’s unclothed private parts that can be used to degrade, threaten, intimidate, or dehumanize. This includes unauthorized use in a location where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy.
Elopement (Level 2): Student exits class or assigned area without permission including but not limited to the cafeteria, PE/Specials, lines, buses, or in transition.
Elopement (Level 3): Repeated elopement offenses or leaving campus.
Electric Weapon or Device: Any device which, through the application or use of electrical current, is designed, redesigned, used, or intended to be used for offensive or defensive purposes, the destruction of life, or the infliction of injury. Example: stun gun, electric weapon.
Expulsion: Expulsion is defined as the removal of the right and obligation of a student to attend a public school in Marion County for a period of time and under conditions set by the School Board not to exceed the remainder of the term or school year and one (1) additional school year of attendance. Expulsion also bars attendance at any public-school function. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MARION COUNTY HAS THE SOLE RIGHT TO EXPEL A STUDENT FROM SCHOOL UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT. See page 45.
Extortion/Robbery (Level 3): The willful or malicious threat of harm, injury or violence to a person, property or reputation of another with the intent to obtain money, information, services or items of material worth.
Extra-curricular Program or Activity: A school-sponsored activity which is outside of the actual course of study, and which carries no academic credit. Certain academic and behavioral expectations must be met for participation.
Failure to Comply with Bus Rules (Level 1): Examples: out of seat, hands on other students, not listening or respecting the Bus Driver.
Failure to Comply with Bus Rules (Level 2): Repeated or extreme instances of the examples listed above; disobedience of rules that involve risk to safety or welfare of others, destroying property.
Failure to Comply with School Rules (Level 1): Examples: failure to sign in and out; missing identification badge; public display of affection; lack of required materials and equipment.
Failure to Comply with School Rules (Level 2): Repeated or extreme instances of the examples listed above; disobedience of rules that involve risk to safety or welfare of others.
False Fire Alarm and Expelling a Fire Extinguisher (Level 3): The willful and/or malicious activation of a fire alarm system or expelling of a fire extinguisher or the willful and/or malicious reporting of a false fire.
False Information (Level 2): Providing false, misleading or invalid statements, making false accusations, and/or withholding valid information.
False Information on Marion County Public Schools Employee (Level 3): Making false statements, or accusations, about a Marion County Public Schools employee that could compromise the employees’ professional and/or personal reputation. The false and misleading information must result in and/or involve a school-based investigation and/or enquiry.
False Information on Marion County Public Schools Employee (Level 4): Making false statements, or accusations, about a Marion County Public Schools employee that could compromise the employees’ professional and/or personal reputation and the employees’ employment and/or his/her licensure. The false and misleading information must result in and/or involve a district or state level investigation and/or enquiry (Police/law enforcement).
Felony Adjudication Placement (Level 4): F.S. 1006.09(2) permits alternative placement or expulsion proceedings against any enrolled student who a court has determined did commit a felony or with a delinquent act, which would be a felony if committed by an adult, for an incident, which occurred on property other than public school property. The superintendent’s designee will determine if the student will be recommended for expulsion or receive alternative placement in lieu of expulsion.
Felony Transfer (Level 3): F. S. 1006.09(2) permits suspension proceedings against any enrolled student who is formally charged with a felony or with a delinquent act which would be a felony if committed by an adult, by a proper prosecuting attorney for an incident which allegedly occurred on property other than public school property if that incident is shown in an administrative hearing with notice provided to the parents of the student by the principal of the school to have an adverse impact on the education program, discipline or welfare in the school in which the student is enrolled. See page 44.
Fighting:
Fighting is strictly prohibited. Students engaging in fighting may receive varying levels of consequence related to the same incident depending on the unique facts and other mitigating factors.
Students are discouraged from intervening in any altercation; however, if a student chooses to intervene during an altercation between two or more individuals, the intervening student must only use actions that are nonviolent. Punching, kicking, headbutting, throwing a student, or other acts that result or are likely to result in an injury to an individual, regardless of the individual’s culpability in commencing the fight, are strictly prohibited.
Self-defense is permitted in limited circumstances. For more information, see self-defense definition.
(Level 2): Physical fight between two individuals where the participation is mutual, equitable, and/or minimal or no injury.
(Level 3): Physical fight between two or more individuals is characterized by one or more of the following indictors:
- An injury that requires immediate first aid or subsequent medical attention.
- The individual in question has more culpability in the origin of or violence of the fight.
- Student continues attempting to fight after being physically separated or restrained by staff
- A significant disruption of the school or bus
(Level 4): Physical fight between two or more individuals characterized by one or more of the following indicators:
- More serious physical contact in which a student brandishes a weapon, designed, or improvised, to assail a student or group of students. An improvised weapon is defined as any item that can cause or is likely to cause an injury.
- A fight where two or more students fight one or more students.
- A student has surrendered, and the other combatant continues to use violent force against the student who surrendered.
- Where a student requires serious medical attention. Serious medical attention includes but is not limited to broken bones, concussion, admission to a hospital based on a medical doctor’s assessment, internal bleeding, or other similar injuries.
Force or Violence Against School Employee or Volunteer (Level 3) (Up to Simple Battery): Use of force or violence upon or against any employee of the Marion County School Board. (The grade level and intent of the student will be taken into consideration).
Force or Violence Against School Employee or Volunteer (Level 4) (Aggravated Battery): Intentionally striking and causing serious bodily harm to any employee of the Marion County School Board. (The grade level and intent of the student will be taken into consideration).
Grievance: A written allegation, officially presented to a principal/administrator or school counselor.
Harassment: Persistent threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, use of data or computer software, or written, verbal, or physical conduct directed towards another person. (Level 2- first offense, Level 3 – subsequent offenses)
Hazing (Level 4): Any action or situation for purposes of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any school-sanctioned organization that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student at a school.
Imitation Alcohol Products (Contraband Level 3): Possession of beverages which contain traces of alcohol.
Inappropriate Language, Gestures or Materials (Level 1): Examples: using vulgar language in an inappropriate setting or making rude gestures.
Inciting, Leading or Participating in a Major Student Disorder (Level 4): The willful act of inciting, leading or participating in a disruption or disturbance which interferes with the educational process, or which can result in damage or destruction to public or private property or cause personal injury to participants and others.
Indecent Exposure: Inappropriate exposure that is not of a sexual nature.
Inhalant/Inhaling/Huffing (Level 3): To inhale or ingest, or to possess with intent to breathe, inhale, or drink, any compound, liquid, or chemical substance which will lead to impairment.
Insubordination (Level 1): Refusal or failure to comply with a direction or an order from a school employee. (including refusing to leave a restroom or changing facility designated for the opposite sex (Section 553.865) (9) (A), F.S.
Insubordination (Level 2): Repeated or extreme instances of the behavior described above.
Insubordination (Gross) (Level 3): Willful refusal to submit to or comply with authority; exhibiting contempt or open resistance to multiple direct orders.
Intimidation (Level 3): To force or deter with threats or violence, to instill fear in someone, to make someone afraid, usually to persuade someone to do something that they would not usually do.
Manifestation: If a child’s misbehavior is a result of his or her disability, the misbehavior is called a “manifestation” of the disability.
Medication (Over the Counter-excluding Headache Medication) (Level 1): Possession of over the counter, non-prescription drugs. See chart on page 31.
Other Serious Misconduct of a Criminal Nature (Level 3): Conduct which is not listed as a specific infraction, but which results in injury, damage to property, or serious harm other than of a physical nature to one or more individuals, typically resulting in a misdemeanor charge.
Other More Serious Misconduct of a Criminal Nature (Level 4): Conduct which is not listed as a specific infraction, but which results in more serious injury, damage to property, or serious harm other than of a physical nature to one or more individuals than that listed above, typically resulting in a felony charge.
Parent Conferences/Contact: In cases of student misconduct, a conference between school personnel and the parent may be held to discuss student behavior. During this conference future plans, alternative educational opportunities, or behavior contracts may be determined.
Payment for Damages: Students destroying school property, or the property of others may be assessed for payment of damages and their parents may be held responsible to assure payment.
Permanent Removal from Extra-curricular/Co-curricular Program or Activity: Removal from such program or activity for the remainder of the school year.
Physical Attack (Level 2): The one-sided physical aggression towards another person causing no injury.
Physical Attack (Level 3): The intentional, targeted physical aggression towards another person that creates a risk to health or safety, or choking/strangulation regardless of injury.
Profane, Obscene or Abusive Language, Gestures or Materials (Including Internet) (Level 2): Use of either oral or written language, gestures, objects or pictures which are socially unacceptable, or which may tend to disrupt the orderly school environment, a school function, or extra-curricular - co-curricular activity. Sexual, vulgar or lewd gestures or motions, making sexual, vulgar or lewd remarks.
Reasonable Suspicion: Reasonable suspicion means that the person who initiates the warrantless search has a well-founded suspicion – based on facts that can be articulated – of either criminal activity or a violation of school rules.
School/Classroom Positive/Negative Reinforcement Plans: Individual schools and/or teachers may develop structured discipline plans to encourage appropriate behaviors. Such plans may not conflict with the Code of Student Conduct.
Self Defense: A student who is physically attacked may act in self-defense without consequence if the student is unable to leave the area of a pending attack. Self-defense is an action taken that is necessary to protect oneself. Self-defense may include asking an adult for help, restraining or blocking the attacker, shielding oneself or others from being hit, or pushing or striking to get away from the attacker. A student must practice the duty to retreat from a situation to promote de-escalation and avoid conflict when possible. A student should only use the amount of force necessary to stop a violent act against themselves and leave the situation as soon as it is safe to do so.
Serious Campus Disruption (Level 4): Creation of serious disorder at any school property, school sponsored or related event, or on any school sponsored transportation.
Sexual Battery (Level 4): Any sexual act directed against a person, forcibly or against the person’s will, or not forcibly against the person’s will where the victim is not capable of giving consent because of his or her youth or because of temporary or permanent incapacity.
Sexual Harassment (Level 3): Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other inappropriate oral, written or physical contact of a sexual nature that is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment, cause discomfort or humiliation, or unreasonably interfere with the individuals school performance or participation. Sexual harassment may include the following: verbal harassment or abuse, pressure for sexual activity, repeated remarks to a person with sexual or demeaning implications, unwelcome or inappropriate touching, suggestive or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats.
Sexual Offenses (Level 3): Exposing or exhibiting one’s private areas in public in a vulgar or indecent manner. Intentionally touching in a lewd or lascivious manner the clothed private areas of another or of oneself, using or possessing a wireless communication device to view, or transfer or store material of a sexual nature.
Sexual Offenses (Level 4): Intentionally touching in a lewd or lascivious manner, the private areas of another person or oneself or mutual sexual contact/activity.
Sexually Explicit Material (Level 3): creating, sharing, or distributing adult or sexually explicit materials (including but not limited to AI generated visuals, videos, photographs, drawings, screenshots, or written materials).
Sexually Explicit Materials (Level 4): creating, sharing, or distributing adult or sexually explicit materials of students or staff members (including but not limited to AI generated visuals, videos, photographs, drawings, screenshots, or written materials).
Smoking/Vaping (and Other Use of Tobacco Products) (Level 2): The unauthorized possession, use, distribution or sale of tobacco products on school system property, at a school function or extracurricular/co-curricular activity. Smoking is prohibited by students on or within 1000 feet of school property between 6 a.m. and midnight unless they are in a moving vehicle or a private residence.
Social Suspension: A social suspension is one in which a student is not allowed to attend school functions outside of a regular school day. These functions include, but are not limited to, being a member of an athletic or extracurricular team or club, and attending school dances, sporting events, and other school-sponsored events. Permission to attend these functions for a student who is on social suspension may only be granted by a dean or administrator.
Special Work Assignments: The assignment of a reasonable task to be completed by a student is permissible. The task should not be to complete additional academic work.
Strangulation/Choking: The intentional act of choking or strangulating another person, regardless of injury.
Substance Abuse: Using, without medical reason, any psychoactive or mood-altering drug, including alcohol, in such a manner as to induce impairment resulting in dysfunctional social behavior.
Substance Abuse Supportive Enforcement (Diversion) Program: A proactive education course for students designed to prevent alcohol and drug/controlled substance abuse.
Suspension: Suspension, also referred to as out-of-school suspension, is the temporary removal of a student from all classes of instruction on public school grounds and all other school-sponsored activities, except as authorized by the Principal or the Principal’s designee, for a period not to exceed ten (10) school days and remanding of the student to the custody of the student’s parent with specific homework assignments for the student to complete.
Suspension (In-School): Students may be removed from a class or classes and assigned to other activities on the school campus. Other activities may include supervised work details.
Suspension from Bus Riding Privileges: Students may be suspended from bus riding privileges for misconduct on the school bus for up to ten (10) school days. The School Board may suspend a student from bus riding privileges for longer periods of time. A student suspended from bus riding privileges continues with the responsibility to attend school. The responsibility for transportation to and from school for the duration of the suspension now becomes the responsibility of the student, or the student's parents.
Tardiness: Excessive late arrival to school or class.
Temporary Removal from Extra-curricular/Co-curricular Program or Activities: May result in suspension or removal of an activity or extra-curricular events.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): A Schedule I controlled substance derived from the extract of the marijuana plant. The name “THC oil” is used to identify THC in its most prevalent form after it is extracted from a marijuana plant for recreational use. There are other THC derivatives, such as powder or wax, that are also used when ingesting the substance, but the oil is the most easily manipulated, especially because of its compatibility with vape pens. Because the oil is the predominant form of the substance, Florida State Statutes pertaining to THC specifically identify it as “THC oil.” Under the Florida Statute § 893.03, THC oil is a Schedule I controlled substance. This statute expounds on Schedule I controlled substances to include any THC derivatives, natural or synthetic, in the same category as the oil. Therefore, any THC-derived byproduct shall also be categorized as a Schedule I controlled substance along with THC oil. Possession of a Schedule I controlled substance is a third-degree felony. This includes any THC dispensing device.
Theft (Level 2): The taking of property of another without permission of the owner where the property has a value of less than $750.
Theft (Level 3): The taking of property of another without permission of the owner where the property has a value of $750-$999.
Theft (Level 4): The taking of property of another without permission of the owner where the property has value of $1000 or more.
Threat (Level 2): Orally or by written, electronic, or printed communication expressing one’s intention to hit, fight, or beat up an individual or a member of the individual’s family.
Threat (Level 3): Orally or by written, electronic, or printed communication expressing one’s intention of hurting or punishing or otherwise harming an individual or a member of the individual’s family such that a reasonable person would be fearful and having the ability to carry out the threat. Typically resulting in a medium to high-risk threat assessment outcome.
Threat (Level 4): Orally or by written, electronic, or printed communication expressing intention of harming an individual or a member of the individual’s family such that puts someone in reasonable fear of death or bodily injury. A reasonable person should believe that the offender has the ability to carry out the threat and the offender has developed a plan to do so. Typically resulting in a high-risk threat assessment outcome.
Threat of Mass Harm/Destruction (Level 4): Any communication which has the effect of threatening to do malicious, destructive or bodily harm at a school, a school function or extra-curricular/co-curricular activity, including but not limited to threats of mass shooting or bomb threats. This does not include single, transient, statements made in anger or duress. (i.e., “I hate this school; I want to kill everybody.”)
Trespassing (Level 3): Entering upon or remaining on any property, a structure or conveyance without being authorized, licensed or invited to do so and being warned by the owner or owner’s agent or by notice pursuant to § 810.09, Fla. Stat., or, in the case of entry upon or remaining on school grounds or buildings, not having legitimate business on the campus or authorization, license or invitation to be there or being under suspension, alternative placement or expulsion.
Unauthorized Absence from School or Class: Violation of the State Attendance Laws requiring school attendance or "skipping" an individual class or classes. Unexcused absence.
Unauthorized Assembly, Publication, etc.: Demonstrations and/or petitions by students, or possession and/or distribution of unauthorized publications which interfere with the orderly process of the school environment, a school function, or extracurricular/co-curricular activity.
Unauthorized Use of Internet (Level 3): Use of internet on any computer located on school grounds in violation of the current School Board acceptable use policy and guidelines.
Unauthorized Use of Other Person’s Name or Signature (Level 2): Using the name, identifying number or symbol or signature of another person for any purpose without that person’s authorization or permission with the intention of deceiving a School Board employee or under circumstances which could be reasonably calculated to deceive the employee.
Under the Influence-Alcohol: Positive test results or student admission of alcohol consumption or observation of student’s alcohol consumption or behavior (slurred speech, breath scent, unsteady gait, etc.) suggesting recent alcohol consumption.
Under the Influence-Drugs: Positive test results or student admission of drug usage or observations of student’s drug usage or behavior (red eyes, lethargic or erratic behavior, dilated pupils, etc.) suggesting recent drug usage.
Unsubstantiated Bullying and/or Harassment: After a complete investigation of a reported incident, the investigator determines that there is not enough evidence to substantiate that the incident meets the criteria of a prohibited act.
Vandalism/Destruction of property (Level 2): Destruction of school or personal property (Cost to repair less than $300).
Vandalism (Level 3): Destruction of school or personal property (Cost to repair $300 - $999).
Vandalism (Level 4): Destruction of school or personal property causing disruption of normal school activities (Cost to repair $1000 or greater).
Verbal Correction/Reprimand: Any member of the school staff may verbally correct a student for misconduct in the classroom, hallways, on the school grounds, going to and from school, or a scheduled school function.
Victimization/Extortion or Threats/Intimidation of a More Serious Nature (Level 4): A person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows and/or harasses student, employee, or volunteer with intent to place that person in reasonable fear of death or bodily injury or a more serious Level 3 threat.
Violation of Attendance Procedures (Level 1): E.g., Tardiness, truancy, failure to check in when tardy, failure to check out when leaving.
Violation of Attendance Procedures (Level 2): Repeated or excessive violations as described above.
Violation of School Safety Procedures (Level 2): Disruptive or insubordinate conduct of a school-wide security procedure. (Including but not limited to: opening gates, Not following Code Red/Yellow procedures)
Violation of School Safety Procedures (Level 3): Disruptive or insubordinate conduct during a school-wide security event, or repeated violations of school-wide security, or allowing access for an unauthorized person onto campus through any means.
Violation of School Safety Procedures (Level 4): Excessive disruptive or insubordinate conduct during a school-wide security event, or repeated violations of school-wide security.
Violation of Early Re-Entry Plan/Probation: Any act or series of acts, which violates or has the practical effect of violating an early re-entry or a probationary plan.
Weapon-like Contraband (Level 3): Possession of any weapon defined in Category B on Page 29 of the Code of Student Conduct will be at least a Level 3 infraction. The type of weapon (Category B, rather than Category A), and the context in which the weapon is used and/or discovered will be considered in determining whether the weapon is a Level 3 or 4 infraction. Pursuant to § 790.115(2)(a)(3), Fla. Stat., the School Board has adopted a published policy prohibiting the possession of any firearm, electric weapon or device, destructive device, or other weapon as defined in § 790.001(13), Fla. Stat., including a razor blade or box cutter, in a student vehicle parked on campus. This policy is permissible contravention of § 790.025, Fla. Stat., regarding weapons in vehicles. See page 30.
Weapons and Firearms (Level 4): Possession of any weapon defined in Category A on page 31 of the Code of Student Conduct will be a Level 4 infraction and will require mandatory expulsion. The School Board has the discretion to expel any student in possession of a weapon listed in Category B on page 32 of the Code of Student Conduct. The type of weapon (Category B, rather than Category A), and the context in which the weapon is used and/or discovered will be considered in determining whether the weapon is a Level 3 or 4 infraction. Pursuant to § 790.115(2)(a)(3), Fla. Stat., the School Board has adopted a published policy prohibiting the possession of any firearm, electric weapon or device, destructive device, or other weapon as defined in § 790.001 (13), Fla. Stat., including a razor blade or box cutter, in a student vehicle parked on campus. This policy is permissible contravention of § 790.025, Fla. Stat., regarding weapons in vehicles. See page 30.
Wireless Device: Any device that can communicate with other devices without being physically attached to them, including but not limited to cellular telephone, cameras, smartwatches, or wireless headphones.
Withdrawal of Privileges: The temporary withdrawal of privileges which do not impact the health and safety of students nor impair the development of the basic academic program for the student.
Work Details: Students may be required to serve on work details at the school for misconduct. Each work detail shall not endanger the health or safety of a student.
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