FAQ
What is the consequence for a student who disrupts the learning environment?
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that each school develops standards of conduct (MCS Student Handbook & Conduct Code) and discipline consistent with Board policies and administrative regulations.
A teacher may suspend any pupil from class, for any of the acts enumerated in Section 48900, for the day of the suspension and the day following. The parent/guardian will be requested to attend a conference as soon as possible [EC 48910]. A teacher may also refer a pupil, for any of the acts enumerated in Section 48900, to the principal or the designee of the principal for consideration of a suspension from the school.
Students shall be expected to exhibit appropriate conduct that does not infringe upon the rights of others or interfere with the school program while on school grounds, going to or coming from school, at school activities, or using district transportation.” [MCS BP 5131].
What is the consequence for a parent or guardian who disrupts a class or school activity?
A parent/guardian who materially disrupts a class or school activity is guilty of a misdemeanor [EC 44811].
Are parents or guardians liable for their minor children’s willful misconduct that causes injury to person and/or property?
Yes, Parents/Guardians are liable for their minor children’s willful misconduct that causes injury to person and/or property [EC 48904; EC 48905].
Immediately stop and demand the attendance of a union representative or administrator if a parent or guardian meeting becomes unpleasant.
What is the Board’s policy on classroom interruptions?
The Governing Board recognizes the importance of providing students with sustained, uninterrupted instruction. Allowing interruptions during class time may imply to students that what is occurring in the classroom lacks value.
The Superintendent shall require the school principals to restrict the use of intercoms and to reasonably limit office summons and the use of student messengers.
Messages should be briefly and clearly stated in order to reduce the amount of time devoted to non-instructional activities. Announcements that are only pertinent to teachers should be put in writing. Teachers should be notified in advance of all programming that takes students away from regular classroom
instruction. To avoid unplanned entrances to classrooms, outside visitors must make appointments. Whenever possible, school maintenance and housekeeping activities should be scheduled to minimize classroom disruptions [MCS BP 6116].
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