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Volusia outlines overhaul of student code of conduct; new cell‑phone ban for elementary and middle schools follows state law
Summary
District staff presented a rewritten student code of conduct that tightens definitions, clarifies reporting procedures for bullying and harassment, adds documentation requirements and outlines implementation of House Bill 1105 (cell‑phone restrictions). Board members asked for plain‑language changes, guidance on enforcement and rollout plans.
Volusia County Schools officials presented a comprehensive revision of policy 208 (the student code of conduct) at the June 24 workshop, telling the school board the document was rewritten from the ground up to provide clearer definitions, consistent discipline levels and updated legal references.
"We've pretty much x ed out everything, and we've started from scratch," said Mr. McCall, the district's executive director for graduation assurance and student services, describing the rewrite as an effort to remove ambiguity and improve consistency across elementary and secondary schools.
Why it matters
The rewrite clarifies what constitutes bullying, harassment, trespassing and major versus minor fighting; standardizes documentation and notification timelines; and adds a framework for escalating repeated infractions. The changes also incorporate House Bill 1105, which prohibits elementary and middle school students from using wireless…
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