Effective September 8, 2009
Student Behavior Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities

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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: 651-767-8394, or website: www.spps.org/ombudsperson.html

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Saint Paul Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, age, color, religion, ancestry, status with regard to public assistance, sexual or affectional orientation, familial status or disability. Inquiries regarding our non-discrimination policies should be directed to 360 Colborne Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102 or call 651-767-8338. For concerns regarding:

• Discrimination by a student – contact the school principal where the student attends.
• Discrimination by school district personnel or by a member of the school district community – contact the Human Resources Department at 651-767-8200.
• Student human rights – contact the school principal where the student attends or the Office of Academics at 651-767-8150.

For inquiries about sex discrimination, contact the Title IX Coordinator at the Office of Educational Equity at 651-767-8338.

SPPS Title IX Administrative Grievance Process for Students

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK INDEX

Letter to Families

Shared Responsibilities

Positive School-Wide Behavior Model

Q&A - Positive School-Wide Behavior Model

Examples of Behavior Interventions

Matrix of Behaviors To Be Taught - Examples

Forward and Students' Rights

Students' Responsibilities

Standards of Student Behavior

Violations - Levels 1-5

Violations and Potential Interventions Matrix

Glossary of Terms

Additional Information

Appendix I - Board of Education Policies

Appendix II: Minnesota Pupil Fair Dismissal Act

Appendix III: Other Applicable Laws

School Resources - Assistance to Resolve Issues

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.