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Board reviews proposed student code of conduct updates; debates cellphone ban, self‑defense language
Summary
The school board reviewed proposed edits to the student code of conduct, including clarifications about teacher removal procedures, cellphone restrictions for K–8, technology misuse levels, and the definition and adjudication of self‑defense. No final adoption was made; staff will revise language and return for advertisement.
Flagler County School Board members on June 17 discussed proposed revisions to the district’s student code of conduct, including changes to procedures around teacher requests to remove students from class, technology misuse, cellphone rules for K–8, and the standard for determining self‑defense.
Why it matters: The code of conduct governs how schools respond to disciplinary incidents, the documentation and appeals process, and the protections afforded to students and staff. Board members sought clearer, consolidated language because parents commonly consult the code first and may not read separate statutes or board policies.
Discussion highlights: District staff said the proposed revisions aim to align the code with existing board policy and state statutes and to make the document more user‑friendly for…
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