Code of Conduct- Appendix 1
Interscholastic Rules and Regulations
The Monroe-Woodbury Central School District is a member of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Section IX Athletic Council and the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association and, therefore, adheres to the Rules and Regulations of these governing bodies.
If a student accepts the privilege of being a member of a Monroe-Woodbury athletic team, he or she must adhere to certain rules and regulations as outlined below.
Goals of the Athletic Program
To develop sportsmanship by learning to play fairly and to abide by the rules of the game.
To train athletes to accept winning and losing graciously.
To develop self-discipline and confidence.
To develop a sense of responsibility and to make decisions.
To develop leadership and followership.
To develop the athlete's ability to express his or her emotions in a socially acceptable manner.
To build character and learn that personal sacrifice may be required for the good of the team.
To develop the respect for teammates, opponents and others.
To develop a high state of physical fitness to meet the demands of today and tomorrow.
Physical Examination
A student trying out for an athletic team must have a medical examination by the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District appointed physician or school nurse. If a Family Physician is used, the student must get a School District Medical Examination form from the Nurse’s Office, to be completed by the Family Physician. Once the examination is completed, return the District Medical Form to the Nurse’s Office for clearance.
The school physician has the absolute authority to determine the physical capability of a pupil to participate in a sport.
No student will be allowed to begin practice until approved by the school physician or school nurse.
The medical examination and approval of the school physician or school nurse is valid for one calendar year. Medical updates are required for each sport season.
If a student is medically excused from Gym, the student cannot play or practice in any sport during this “Medically Excused Gym Time.”
Conduct
Members of a Monroe-Woodbury athletic team are required to conduct themselves as good citizens both in school and out in the community. Athletes are expected to act like ladies and gentlemen at all times when visiting other schools for an athletic contest.
Hazing
“Hazing” is not permitted under any circumstances. “Hazing” is defined as any behavior exhibited by a student(s) toward a student, teacher, coach or individual, which degrades, demeans, humiliates and places at risk physical and/or emotional harm toward that individual(s). Hazing is against the law in New York State. Hazing resulting in an injury to a person is a Class “A” misdemeanor and hazing which creates a substantial risk of injury to a person is a law violation.
Practices – Games – Team Affairs
Players are expected to attend all practices, games, and team affairs unless legally excused by the coach and/or school official.
It is the responsibility of the player to notify the coach in advance if he or she cannot attend practice, game, etc.
If a player is detained for academic reasons or school related activities, he or she must bring a signed note from the teacher stating the time of release for the coach’s verification.
If the athlete misses (Attendance Office) more than two periods in a day, he or she will not be allowed to participate in that day's practice session or athletic contest unless for medical reasons, which must be accompanied by a physician's note, or because of extenuating circumstances which must be verified by a note from a parent or guardian.
If an athlete is illegally absent from school on Friday, he or she cannot compete in a Saturday or Sunday contest, unless a legal written excuse is received by the coach.
Travel
Team members are required to travel to and from an away athletic contest on the school bus or in transportation provided and/or approved by the school district.
Requests by parents for exceptions to this rule must be made to the coach in writing. These exceptions may be granted at the discretion of the coach.
Student Eligibility
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) states:
“A contestant must be a bonafide student of the high school represented who is taking at least four (4) academic subjects including Physical Education”.
“A student may compete for no more than eight (8) consecutive semesters beginning with the semester in which he or she has entered the 9th grade and is between the 14th and 19th birthdays. If the age of 19 years is reached on or after July 1st, the student may continue to participate during that school year in all sports”.
Academic Eligiblity
These guidelines are established to assist students to maintain and put forth appropriate academic effort. Students will be considered ineligible to participate in a co-curricular activity:
If they fail more than one subject during any five-week progress or ten-week report card cycle.
If they do not complete a satisfactory two-week Performance Report indicating satisfactory
academic achievement or effort.
If their academic deficiencies continue after reinstatement to the co-curricular activity.
In/Out of School Suspension
Any student athlete on in/out of school suspension may not participate in any practice or athletic contest during the day (s) of suspension. If the period of suspension includes a weekend or holiday, the student athlete may not participate during the weekend or holiday period of time.
Leaving the Squad
Any player who joins an athletic team is expected to remain a member of that team until the season is completed.
A student who is cut from one squad may go out for any other sport with the approval of the coach of that sport.
It is the player’s responsibility and obligation to inform the coach if he or she desires to leave or quit a team. Failure to accept the responsibility of notifying the coach, unless under justifiable or extenuating circumstances, will result in automatic suspension from further athletic participation for the remainder of the season and the next sport season.
Equipment – Facilities - Property
Players are to respect the Monroe-Woodbury School equipment, facilities, and property as well as at the away school.
Players are responsible for all equipment and uniforms issued to them and they should return these items in the same state that they were issued.
Equipment, uniforms, etc. issued to player is to be used only for the purpose of team practices or games. These issued items are not to be used in Physical Education classes or in any other way unless permission is granted by the teacher or coach.
Lost or misused equipment will be charged to the player responsible for it and restitution will be required. No awards or further participation will be granted until restitution is made.
Any player found to be in the possession of unauthorized Monroe-Woodbury or other property or willfully damages Monroe-Woodbury and/or fellow student athlete's property, or other schools’ property, will be subject to suspension from the team, possible arrest and/or legal action and restitution.
Training Rules
Players are expected to abide by the training rules outlined by the coach. The Monroe-Woodbury Central School District recognizes that the use of alcohol, tobacco, steroids, synthetic cannabinoids, or other illegal drugs decreases long-term athletic activity performance, decreases the overall academic performance, increases the probability for physical injury and lessens the chance for a student to reach his or her full measure of excellence. Self-disclosure to the Coach, Athletic Director and/or Student Assistance Counselor concerning his or her substance abuse problem will result in no disciplinary action as long as the player follows the recommended care plan as outlined by the Student Assistance Counselor.
A player caught breaking Training Rules is subject to the following disciplinary action as outlined below:
LEVEL I – Suspension from one contest
Conduct unbecoming an athlete.
Illegally absent from school on the day of a contest. (If illegally absent on Friday student cannot participate in a Saturday or Sunday contest.)
Violation of any curfew established by a coach.
Receiving a disciplinary referral.
LEVEL II – Suspension from the team for one week
Suspension from the team for one week; however the player must attend but not participate in all practices.
Repeat of a second Level I violation.
Use or possession of alcohol, tobacco (to include smokeless tobacco), steroids, synthetic cannabinoids, or other illegal drugs:
Offender, with parent (s), has conference with Coach, Athletic Director and Student Assistance Counselor.
To Be Reinstated as Eligible: The player must meet the requirements as outlined by the school’s Student Assistance Counselor.
LEVEL III – Suspension from the team for two weeks
Suspension from the team for two weeks; however the player must attend but not participate in all practices
“Hazing” of a student and/or athlete.
LEVEL IV – Suspension for the sport season
(cannot participate on any athletic team during the season of suspension, i.e., an athlete suspended from X-Country would also be ineligible for soccer).
Hazing – Resulting in an injury to a student.
Willfully damages facilities or property whether at Monroe-Woodbury or at another school.
“Harassment” of a coach/teacher.
Stealing
Quitting a team without prior discussion with the coach. (See IX-B).
Repeat of a Level II violation.
Repeat of a Level II violation (s) as outlined in Training Rules B-2.
Offender, with parent (s), has conference with Athletic Director, Student Assistance Counselor and School Administrator.
To Be Reinstated as Eligible for subsequent season(s), an assessment and adherence to the Recommended Care Plan as outlined by the Student Assistance Counselor.
Post-Season Athletic Contests (League, Sectional and/or State Contests)
If a Level III violation by an athletic team member occurs during post-season play, the athlete will be subject to disciplinary action affecting the next athletic season in which the athlete will participate, for a period not to exceed 2 sport seasons.
The athlete can practice with the athletic team, but he/she will not be able to participate in scrimmages or athletic contests during the suspension period as outlined below:
Fall-Winter -- 8-week suspension
Winter-Spring – 6 week suspension
Spring-Fall – 6-week suspension
(The disciplinary suspension period begins the first day of practice).
Level V – One school year suspension
The distribution of illicit drugs.
Physical abuse to a coach or teacher.
Repeat of a Level IV violation.
Any school violation or policy supersedes any level or area outlined above. The school administration has the prerogative of exceeding any of the aforementioned steps depending upon the seriousness of the situation
Student Appeal Process
Any student who is suspended under Level I-V can exercise his “due process” rights by making an appeal as follows:
The student has two (2) school days to appeal in writing to the Athletic Director.
The Athletic Director should rule on the written appeal within (5) school days.
A subsequent appeal can be made to the Building Principal.
School District Insurance Coverage
The policy is excess over your other insurance coverage. This means that benefits will be paid only for that part of the expense which is not covered by your own insurance plan. Payments are made according to a schedule of benefits.
Teacher Removal of Disruptive Students: K-12 Removal Form
Monroe-Woodbury Grades K-5 Discipline Code
Responsibilities of Students
To have necessary supplies
To follow classroom rules
To be respectful
To store possessions safely
To respect property of others and school
To report concerns to adults
To follow safety procedures
To avoid the use of profane/rude language
To avoid fighting
Rights of Students
To know what is expected
To be successful
To be free of pestering, harassment or interference
To get assistance with problems or concerns
To be respected
Range of Disciplinary Options
Verbal warning
Verbal reprimand
Written report filed
Parent notification
Parent conference
Detention
In-school suspension
Suspension from school
Suspension from transportation
It is understood that the District has the authority to modify any of the aforementioned steps based upon the individual circumstances presented and the age of the child.
Home-school communication is essential during the elementary years as children grow and develop positive behaviors that enhance and support academic achievement.
Kindergarten and First Grade Olweus Bullying Rubric
Bullying Behavior | First Consequence | Second Consequence | Third Consequence |
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Verbal: Teasing, name calling, or making insulting remarks | Teacher call home and 10 minutes classroom penalty. | Administrator calls home and 25 minutes office penalty. | Develop an individual behavior consequence plan. May include suspension. |
Social: Excluding from a group or telling others not to be someone’s friend | Teacher calls home and 10 minutes classroom penalty. | Administrator calls home and 25 minutes office penalty. | Develop an individual behavior consequence plan. May include suspension. |
Physical: Hitting, pushing, biting, scratching, tripping, damaging property, or threatening physical harm | Teacher call home and 25 minutes classroom penalty. | Administrator calls home and two 25 minutes office penalties. | Develop an individual behavior consequence plan. May include suspension. |
Severe Hitting: | Administrator and teacher call home and 35 minutes office penalty. | Administrator calls home and two 35 minutes office penalties. | Develop an individual behavior consequence plan. May include suspension. |
***Behavior Reflection Form must be filled out with each bullying infraction that occurs* | |||
Monroe-Woodbury Grades 2-5 Bullying Consequences Rubric
Behavior | First Time | Second Time | Third Time | Fourth Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Verbal/Social Teasing, excluding, rumor starting, purposeful embarrassment to hurt another | Documented Warning Teacher will describe and document the incident, including names of students involved Student is given verbal warning | Documented Warning and Phone Call Teacher will describe and document the incident, including names of students involved Think about it form Partial loss of privilege Staff/student notifies parent | Detention Referral to administrator Think about it form Loss of privilege Staff/student notifies parent | Referral to Administrator & Parent Meeting with Student Parent is required to come in and speak with administration about recent behaviors Loss of privilege Think about it form |
Physical Pushing, slapping, kicking, hitting, shoving, or threatening the well-being of another | Documented Warning & Phone Call Teacher will describe and document the incident, including names of students involved Staff/student notifies parent Think about it form | Detention Referral to administration Think about it form Loss of privilege Staff notifies parent | Referral to Administrator & Parent Meeting with Student Parent is required to come in and speak with administration about recent behaviors Loss of privilege Think about it form | |
Severe Physical punching, kicking, or similar behavior that may injure another | Meeting with Administrator Administrator notifies parent Meet with counselor Loss of privilege Think about it form | Referral to Administrator & Parent Meeting with Student Meet with administrator Meet with counselor Parent Meeting ISS Think about it form
| Referral to Administrator & Parent Meeting with Student Parent is required to come in and speak with administration about recent behaviors Possible OSS ISS Think about it form | |
***Behavior Reflection Form MUST be filled out with each bullying infraction that occurs *** | ||||
Monroe-Woodbury Grades 6-12 Bullying Consequences Rubric
Behavior | All Offenses | 1st Offense | 2nd/+ Offense |
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Verbal/Social Teasing, excluding, rumor starting, purposeful embarrassment to hurt another | n/a |
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Physical Pushing, slapping, kicking, hitting, shoving, or threatening the well-being of another |
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Severe Physical punching, kicking, or similar behavior that may injure another |
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6-12 Discipline Awareness Summary
Please be aware that:
Students are guaranteed due process as established by education law and Monroe-Woodbury policy.
Copies of each discipline referral, indicating its disposition, will be mailed to the parent/guardian, issued to the student, returned to the referring teacher, shared with the Guidance Counselor, and made part of the student's disciplinary record.
Students who are suspended out of school are not permitted to be on school grounds or participate in any after school activity on that particular day(s)
Parents may be required to meet during the school day.
School/Community Service, Peer Mediation, and attendance at Anger Management Seminars may be recommended at the discretion of the administration as a component of a disciplinary disposition.
The Administration may recommend that one of the following courses of action be taken:
An extended suspension dependent upon a hearing with the Superintendent or designee;
Placement in an Alternative Education Program; and/or
Removal from school.
Infractions will be addressed at the discretion of the Administration.
It is understood that the district has the authority to modify any of the aforementioned steps based upon the individual circumstances presented.
Philosophy of Progressive, Timely Consequences
Consequences and disciplinary action are most effective when they deal directly with the problem at the time and place it occurs and in a way that is viewed as fair and impartial by the student. Therefore, before seeking outside assistance, teachers will first use all their resources to create a change of behavior in the classroom. When the teacher has made every effort to bring about positive behavioral change, and has been unsuccessful, the student will be referred to the administration. At that point, the administration will decide what further action will be taken. Students who break the law, use or possess illegal drugs or synthetic cannabinoids, use vulgar language or exhibit inappropriate behavior will be held accountable not only to the District Disciplinary Code, but may also be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
Disciplinary Procedures and Practices
Concurrent Supports and Disciplinary Responses to Misconduct | |
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Initial Responses to Inappropriate Behavior When a student experiences difficulty or engages in inappropriate behavior, a teacher contacts the parent and, depending on the nature and severity of the behavior and the age and maturity level of the student, takes one or more of the following steps: has a conference with the student (and parent, if appropriate); refers the student to school counselor and/or social worker, and/or school. | |
Intervention Options | Disciplinary Consequences |
For students serving a long-term suspension, student support services are provided at an alternate location outside of the student’s school building. | Implementation of disciplinary consequences should begin with the lowest appropriate level of intervention based upon the discretion of the building administration and/or district administration, when applicable. |
Range of Supports and Interventions: – Teacher conference – Peer mediation/conflict resolution – Individual behavioral contract or progress reports – Parent conference – Guidance conference – Individual and/or small group counseling – Referral to external mental health organization – Referral to substance abuse counseling – Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan (with parent consent) – School counselor and/or other support staff and/or administrator/student conference | School-Based Disciplinary Responses: – Restorative conference – Behavior contract* – Loss of classroom privileges – Administrator meeting with student – Apology – Lunch detention – After school detention – Parent and student conference – Loss of pass privileges – Loss of afterschool privileges – Loss of recreation privileges Teacher Removal or Principal’s Suspension: – Removal from class period – Saturday detention – In-school suspension – Out of school suspension (see below) – Out of school suspension with referral to the superintendent Long-term Suspension after Superintendent’s Hearing: – Immediate reinstatement – Extension of out of school suspension to 6-10 days – Extension of out-of-school suspension to 11-29 days – Extension of suspension – One school year without review for early reinstatement – Permanent suspension/expulsion |
Level 1 Interventions These interventions are appropriate when a student has no prior incidents and interventions have not yet been implemented. The purpose of these interventions is to teach and correct student behavior and provide redirection and corrective action within the classroom setting. | |
Examples of Classroom Interventions – Parent contact (phone call or email) – Verbal warning and redirection – Seat change – Parent conference – Loss of classroom privileges – Behavioral reflection sheet and/or apology – Behavior contract – Teacher-assigned lunch detention | Examples of Administrative Responses: – Student/administrator conference – Administrator warning – Mediation – Parent contact |
Level 2 Interventions Incidents are referred to building-level administrators for disciplinary intervention. These measures are appropriate when classroom interventions are in place, however, the behavior has continued and negatively impacts the learning of the student and others and/or orderly operation of classroom activities. | |
Examples of Initial Classroom Interventions: – Parent contact (phone call or email) – Verbal warning and redirection – Seat change – Parent conference – Loss of classroom privileges – Behavioral reflection sheet – Behavior contract – Teacher-assigned lunch detention – Teacher removal from class* | Examples of Administrative Responses: – Parent notification – Student/administrator conference – Mediation – Administrator-assigned lunch detention – After school detention – Saturday detention – Loss of afterschool privileges – Loss of recreation privileges – Restriction or loss of pass privileges – Community service (with parent permission) – Confiscation of item |
Level 3 Interventions Incidents are referred to building-level administrators; appropriate when classroom interventions are in place, however, the behavior has escalated. This includes repeat offenses or more serious offenses which interfere with the orderly operations of the school building and/or safety of students. | |
Examples of Administrative Responses: | |
- Parent notification (required) - Student/administrator conference (required) - Mediation; and/or - Saturday detention; and/or - Loss of afterschool privileges; and/or - Loss of recreation privileges; and/or - Restriction or loss of pass privileges; and/or - Confiscation of item; and/or - In-School Suspension of no more than 5 days; or - Out of School Suspension of no more than 5 days. | |
Level 4 Interventions Incidents are referred from building-level administrators as appropriate when classroom interventions are in place, however, the behavior has escalated. This includes repeat offenses or more serious offenses which interfere with the orderly operations of the school building and/or safety of students. | |
Examples of Building-Level Administrator Responses | |
- Parent notification (required) - Student/administrator conference (required) - Immediate out of school suspension for a minimum of 5 days with a referral to the Superintendent of Schools for request for a long-term suspension | |
Monroe-Woodbury Discipline Grid
Infraction | Referral Language | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
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Engaging in verbally rude or disrespectful behavior, including a verbal altercation, indecent language (i.e., cursing or swearing) and/or indecent gestures directed at staff, students, or visitors on school grounds or at school functions. This includes making sexually suggestive comments, innuendos, propositions or similar remarks, or engaging in nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. | Engaging in verbally rude or disrespectful behavior | ||||