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Board reviews proposed student code of conduct revisions including cell phone, recording and strangulation language
Summary
District staff proposed six changes to the student code of conduct for 2026–27: clarifying definitions, adding unlawful recording language, including strangulation in level‑4 battery, consolidating the cell phone discipline steps and clarifying exceptions; the board asked for clearer parent communications and additional procedural guidance.
Rockford Public Schools staff presented proposed revisions to the student code of conduct that administrators say reflect stakeholder feedback, recent trends and statutory requirements.
Mister Lawrence and Mister Grama outlined six language changes: updates to non‑discipline matrices (including superintendent contact info), a one‑page bullying form (no content change), new language to treat unlawful recording when non‑student/staff images are circulated as if they depict a student or staff member, adding…
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