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Greece Central approves updated student code of conduct amid staffing concerns
Summary
The Greece Central School District Board approved a revised district code of conduct 8–1 after administrators described clarifying edits and a phased progressive-discipline approach; a board member voted no, citing concern that recent staffing reductions will hamper implementation of restorative practices.
Greece Central School District trustees voted 8–1 Tuesday to adopt a revised district code of conduct that the administration says clarifies definitions and formalizes a progressive-discipline approach while preserving restorative practices.
Board members heard a presentation from Dr. Baker, who said the committee focused edits on a small set of behaviors where implementation varied across buildings and grade spans. "Our theory of action was if we can help change the verbiage in the code of conduct to be more clear for the implementation that's happening within the schools," Dr. Baker said during the presentation.
The district said the changes aim to make consequences and interventions more consistent. Specific revisions highlighted by the administration include: a clarified distinction between tardy and skipping (tardy defined at 10…
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