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Board reviews proposed updates to student code of conduct, including vaping and disciplinary changes tied to new law
Summary
Staff recommended code revisions after committee input and >500 survey responses, adding guidance on emerging technologies, new supportive consequences for vaping, THC‑vaping language, and changes to reflect SB101’s chronic disruptive language; board members requested clearer administrative guidance and appeals pathways.
District staff presented recommended edits to the student code of conduct for 2026–27 that reflect committee feedback and recent state law changes. The revision process included district focus groups, committee meetings with parents and staff, and more than 500 survey responses.
Proposed changes featured clarifying language on emerging technologies in bullying/harassment sections and in false‑note/cheating definitions; new supportive and educational consequences were proposed for tobacco/vaping incidents (tiered responses for first, second and third offenses). The committee recommended adding a separate set of responses for vaping THC products. Staff also proposed updating behavior management charts to reflect Senate Bill 101’s “chronically disruptive” provision — language that permits suspension after a student is removed from class three times within 30 days — and requested that administrative procedures be revised to provide clarity.
Board members expressed concern about subjective terms such as "chronically disruptive" and sought stronger administrative guidance and clear appeals procedures for families. Staff said the code changes were driven by committee recommendations and will be accompanied by administrative procedures and training to ensure consistent application.
Next steps: the code changes will appear on the June 22 action agenda; staff will work on administrative procedures and clarify where paper forms and electronic links will live (for example, educational enhancement opportunity forms and access). Board members asked staff to ensure access and consistency, including how schools will assess whether a vaping cartridge contains THC or nicotine; staff said they will continue to coordinate with law enforcement on enforcement and testing protocols.
