FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
(This policy removed without warning. When at the
Sept. Board meeting, Board VP Renken was asked why this policy was removed,
he refused to answer and the rest of the Board sat mute)
Policy 5311
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Freeport Union Free School District Board of Education assures
district students that they shall have all the rights afforded them by
federal and state constitutions and statutes. The district recognizes all
federal, state and local laws in connection with these rights, and reminds
students that certain responsibilities accompany these rights.
The district's aim is to provide an environment in which a student's
rights and freedoms are respected, and to provide opportunities which
stimulate and challenge the student's interests and abilities to his or her
highest potential. These opportunities will be available as long as the
student pursues these interests and studies in an appropriate manner, and
does not infringe upon the rights of others.
It shall be the right of each district student:
1. to have a safe, healthy, orderly and courteous school environment;
2. to take part in all district activities on an equal basis regardless
of race, sex, national origin, or handicapping condition;
3. to attend school and participate in school programs unless suspended
from instruction and participation for legally sufficient cause as
determined in accordance with due process of law;
4. to have school rules and conditions available for review and, whenever
necessary, explanation by school personnel;
5. to be suspended from instruction only after his or her rights pursuant
to Education Law §32 14 have been observed; and
6. in all disciplinary matters, to have the opportunity to present his or
her version of the facts and circumstances leading to imposition of
disciplinary sanctions to the professional staff member imposing such
sanction.
It shall be the responsibility of each district student:
1. to be familiar with and abide by all district policies, rules and
regulations pertaining to student conduct;
2. to work to the best of his or her ability in all academic and
extracurricular pursuits and strive toward the highest level of achievement
possible;
3. to conduct himself or herself, when participating in or attending
school-sponsored extracurricular events, as a representative of the district
and as such hold himself or herself to the highest standards of conduct,
demeanor, and sportsmanship, and accept responsibility for his or her
actions;
4. to seek help in solving problems, that might lead to discipline
procedures;
5. to be in regular attendance at school and in class;
6. to contribute to the maintenance of an environment that is conducive
to learning and to show due respect to other persons and to property.
7. to dress in accordance with standards promulgated by the Board and the
Superintendent; and
8. to make constructive contributions to the school, and to report fairly
the circumstances of school-related issues.
Regulations of the Commissioner, §100.2(1) 5300, Student Conduct
5310, Student Discipline