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Keystone Central SD keeps student-discipline policy under review after debate over stricter penalties
Summary
At a March 12 policy meeting, board members debated adding firmer penalties for student fighting to Policy 2.18 but agreed to have staff research other districts and return with options in April rather than change the policy immediately.
At its policy meeting on March 12, the Keystone Central School District policy committee agreed to keep Policy 2.18 (student discipline) on the agenda for further review after members debated whether the district should adopt firmer penalties for student fighting.
Board members pressed for clearer, stricter consequences for students involved in physical altercations, citing community concerns about safety on buses and in hallways. One board member suggested a three‑strike rule: "If you involved in an altercation with fighting, first time, then you get the discussion. Second time ... third time you're suspended 3 days third time you're suspended more," the member said. That member added: "If…
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