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Board reviews student‑discipline policies covering conduct, weapons, terroristic threats and sexual‑assault disciplinary requirements
Summary
The Mount Lebanon School District reviewed its student discipline policy 2.18 and related subpolicies (weapons, terroristic threats and disciplinary rules for students convicted of sexual assault), outlining grounds for discipline, reporting timelines and special rules for students with disabilities and transfer students.
The Mount Lebanon School District reviewed draft policy 2.18 (student discipline) and related subpolicies 2.18.1 (weapons), 2.18.2 (terroristic threats) and 2.18.3 (discipline of students convicted or adjudicated of sexual assault) at the Sept. 8 policy meeting.
The drafts emphasize the board's authority to adopt a nondiscriminatory code of conduct, the district’s duty to maintain a safe and orderly environment, and discipline procedures that comply with state and federal law.
Why it matters: these policies define when and how students may be disciplined for on‑ and off‑campus conduct, set reporting obligations to law enforcement and the Pennsylvania Department of Education, establish minimum expulsion requirements for weapons violations, and explain options the district may use for students convicted of serious offenses.
Key provisions and discussion - Code of conduct and scope: Policy 2.18 applies to students while under school supervision, on school property, at school‑sponsored activities, during transportation, and in…
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