Student Conduct: Rights & Responsibilities Effective September 2, 2008
A Student Behavior Handbook for Elementary and Secondary Schools
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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.
- Adopted by the Saint Paul Board of Education
April 20, 2004
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 Executive Director of Education overseeing the school where the student attends. The school distribution list by Executive Directors can be found at www.academics.spps.org. Executive Directors may be reached by calling (651) 767-8170 or (651) 767-8121.
For inquiries about sex discrimination, you may also contact the Director, Office of Educational Equity at (651) 767-8338.
For more information regarding student human rights, please contact the Office of Academics at (651) 767-8121, or at 360 Colborne Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55102.
SPPS Title IX Administrative Grievance Process for Students
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK INDEX
Board of Education Policy on Student Discipline
Forward
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.
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.
Persons with visual impairments may request a copy of this booklet in an alternate format, such as large print, audio recording, computer disk, etc. Contact the Office of Community Relations at (651) 767-8110. | |
