Code of Conduct

WESTMORELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER ON SCHOOL PROPERTY AND AT SCHOOL FUNCTIONS (ADOPTED BY THE BOE ON 7/9/13 - POLICY #1007).

The district establishes this Code of Conduct for the Maintenance of Public Order on School Property and at School Functions to govern the conduct of students, teachers, other school personnel and visitors. This Code of Conduct has been developed consistent with the Safe School Against Violence in Education Act and section 100.2 of the Commissioner’s Regulations and in collaboration with students, teachers, administrators, parent organizations, school safety personnel and other school personnel.

A. For the purposes of this policy, a school function is defined as any event occurring on or off school property, sanctioned or approved by the school including, but not limited to, off-site athletic events, school dances, plays, musical productions, field trips or other school-sponsored trips.

B. There are specific Codes of Conduct developed at each school - primary elementary, upper elementary and high school. Please refer to the student handbook of that school for the full details of the Code of Conduct governing each building or level.

C. The full text of this policy is available during business hours from Erin Robinson, Clerk of the Board, at (315) 557-2658 or on the school website.