Catskill Central Schools See you in September Code of Conduct - Public Hearing Board of Education Meeting 2 August 15, 2018 0 1 6 Presenter: 2 0 Dr. Ronel Cook 1 7 Superintendent of Schools
Catskill Central Schools See you in September The purpose of this presentation is to provide the Board with a status update of 2 0 the recommended changes to the 1 6 2018-19 Code of Conduct . 2 0 1 7
Catskill Central Schools See you in September The following changes and recommendations were offered by the SAVE Committee and our legal team: Bystander Misconduct Page 10 2 0 Students who engage in misconduct when they do not 1 initiate or directly participate in prohibited; but rather by 6 their action and / or inaction they allow damage or injury which could have prevented and / or encourage 2 0 prohibited conduct. 1 7
Catskill Central Schools See you in September Cell Phones & Other Communication Devices Page 10 The District recognizes that there are personnel electronic devices that have educational applications such as calculators, voice records, digital cameras, and musical listening devices. In some instances a “smart phone” may 2 include applications that permit these functions. These 0 devices shall be allowed to be used in classrooms only 1 when they are included as part of a lesson under the 6 direction of a teacher. 2 Therefore to prevent such disruption, the display and/or use 0 by students of cellular phones (including “smart phones”), 1 pagers, 2-way communication systems other electronic 7 devices, and/or their accessories shall be prohibited from the time students arrive at school until the end of the regular school day, unless specifically permitted to be used by a teacher or administrator.
Catskill Central Schools See you in September Cellular Phones and State Assessments-Page 11 In order In order to to ensure ensure the the inte integrity grity of of testing, esting, in in accord accordan ance ce with with stat tate guidelines, guidelines, st students udents are are not allo not allowed wed to to bring bring cel cell phones phones or or other other 2 elec electr tronic onic dev devices ices in into to cla lassroo ssrooms or or oth other er 0 exam locations exam locations during during state state assess assessments ments. 1 6 Test Test proc roctor tors, s, monit onitors, ors, and and schoo school off officia icials shall shall hav have the the rig ight ht to to co coll llect ect cell cell phones hones and and 2 other other prohibit prohibited ed devices devices pr prio ior to to the the st start art of of the the 0 1 asses assessme sment nt and and hold hold them them for for the the durat duration ion of of 7 the test the test tak taking ing time time.
Catskill Central Schools See you in September Dres Dr ess s an and d Gr Groo ooming ming-Pa Page ge 15 15 Recomme Rec ommend nded ed Add Additions itions 2 • Hats Hats and and oth other er head head ge gear ar inc includ luding ing ho hoods ods 0 and and do do-rag rags/wave s/wave caps caps (in (inside side the the bu buil ilding ding) 1 except for except for reli religiou gious or or med medical ical rea reaso sons ns 6 2 • Pa Pants/tr nts/trou ouse sers rs worn orn off off waist waist or or the the pa pants nts 0 cro crotch tch at at knees knees are are pr proh ohibit ibited ed if if 1 un unde dergarmen rgarments ts not not co cove vered red or or if if it it pre prese sents nts 7 a he health alth and and sa safety fety issue issue
Catskill Central Schools See you in September Harrassment and Intimidation- Page 16 The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and productive learning environment within the District. Harassment and intimidation of or by students, faculty, 2 staff, or visitors are strictly prohibited on school property, 0 in school buildings, on school buses, and at school 1 sponsored events and/or activities whether occurring on 6 or off campus. 2 0 *The Responsibility of Faculty and Who Witness Acts of 1 Bullying 7 *Definition of Bullying Behavior *Cyber Bullying *List of DASA Coordinators by Building
Catskill Central Schools See you in September Socia So cial l Med Media ia- Pa Page ge 18 18 Social Media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube have increased the ability for communication between and among school community constituent groups. The use of such media 2 can create an increase in communication and access to 0 information and interaction. 1 6 With the popularity of Social Media as a means of staying connected in today’s world, faculty, staff, students, and 2 parents are advised to clearly distinguish between personal 0 and professional communications in order to maintain 1 confidentiality and professionalism and in order to avoid 7 potential conflicts or the appearance of impropriety.
Catskill Central Schools See you in September QUESTIONS 2 0 1 COMMENTS 6 2 0 1 CONCERNS 7
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