|  | | Student Conduct: Rights & Responsibilities | | Effective September 1, 2007
A Student Behavior Handbook
for Elementary and Secondary Schools
Mission of the Saint Paul Public Schools: Provide a Premiere Education for All
High Achievement Learners will meet the highest district and state standards through a learning journey that is academically rich and rigorous.
Meaningful Connections
Learners will understand the relationship between their lives and the
lives of others, and the relevance of their educational experiences to
their roles in society.
Respectful Environment The learning environment will be safe, nurturing, and equitable for our diverse learners.
HELP WITH SOLVING PROBLEMS - SCHOOL OMBUDSPERSON
The
Saint Paul Public Schools ombudsperson helps students, parents, and
community members resolve school issues if they are unable to reach
satisfaction by working with school administrators and staff members.
The ombudsperson can help with:
Negotiating a solution with a teacher or administrator
Communicating more effectively with a teacher or administrator
Understanding a school policy, regulation, or procedure
Connecting the person with the appropriate school district staff member or office
Gathering general information about the school district
Call: 651-767-8119, or website: www.spps.org/ombudsperson.html
The
Saint Paul Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,
creed, sex, marital status, national origin, age, color, religion,
ancestry, status with respect to public assistance, sexual or
affectional orientation, or disability. The following persons, located
at 360 Colborne Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102, have been designated to
handle inquiries regarding our non-discrimination policies:
For
concerns about discrimination by school district personnel or by a
member of the school district community, contact the Assistant Director
for Performance Management, Human Resource Department, at 651-767-8200.
For concerns about discrimination by a student, contact the Director of Student Services, at 651-767-8179.
For
inquiries about sex discrimination, you may also contact the Title IX
Coordinator, Director, Office of Educational Equity at 651-767-8121.
For more information regarding student human rights, please contact the Office of Student Services at 651-767-8179, or at 360 Colborne Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55102.
SPPS Title IX Administrative Grievance Process for Students
INDEX
Board of Education Policy on Student Discipline
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Students Rights and Responsibilities - Rights
Students Rights and Responsibilities - Responsibilities
Section I: Violations Against Minnesota Statute
Section II: Violations Against Persons
Section III: Violations Against Property
Violations Against School Administrative Procedures
Section V: Violations Against School Traffic Regulations
Section VI: Other Violations
Part B Endnotes
Additional Discipline Information
Special Education
Section 504
Glossary
Appendix I: Board of Education Policies
Appendix II: Pupil Fair Dismissal Act
Appendix III: Other Applicable Laws
Appendix IV: Zero Tolerance Guidance
The
rules and regulations regarding student behavior and discipline
contained in this handbook are established to fulfill the Board of
Education’s policies as stated in 506.01 and 506.02, above.
This
Handbook applies to incidents and situations that occur on any property
owned or controlled by Saint Paul Public Schools or occurring in
connection with any activity sponsored by or associated with the Saint
Paul Public Schools (“SPPS”). This Handbook may also apply to incidents
involving SPPS students if an unapproved connection or association to
Saint Paul Public Schools or its staff is explicitly or implicitly
stated or inferred (for example, hazing).
This is a guide to
student conduct. Adult staff members are held to high standards of
behavior and are subject to all applicable laws, Board of Education
policies, and human resources’ rules and practices.
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Alternative Educational Services Chart.pdf
Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is committed to ensuring that students have legally mandated alternative educational services available to them during periods of dismissal. Generally, SPPS provides services according to the enclosed schedule:
Student_Rights_F.pdf
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