Improving
Discipline...The Office
Seeking
Help From The Office:
After exhausting all known techniques to
modify behavior problems, the question becomes, "What do I do with the
child now?" In some cases, it is time for sterner measures to solve the
problem. These measures are found under Board Policy FO.
Under Board Policy FO a teacher has the
right to send any student to the principal's office in order to maintain
effective discipline in the classroom. A student in a highly agitated
state may be removed from regular classes or district premises for
non-disciplinary health, safety, and welfare reasons when the Board or its
designee determines that an emergency exists. Reasons that may be
considered an emergency include the following:
1. Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs
2. Being highly agitated
3. Suffering from any other condition that temporarily threatens the
student's welfare, other individuals' welfare, or the efficient operation of the
school
When sending a student to the office, also send a written
referral. Request a written response from the administrator stating the action
that he/she took toward the student. If a written response from the office
is not forthcoming, send a memo. (See sample memo.) Notice of what action
was taken should be given to the teacher before the student is allowed back in
the classroom
Request For
Information Regarding A Discipline Referral
To:
Principal/Assistant Principal
Date: _____________
On _______________ (date of referral), I sent _________________________
(student's name) to your office for disciplinary action. As of yet I have
not received notification from you concerning this referral. Please send me a
written explanation of the action you took in regard to this student. Thank you
for your assistance in this matter.
Signed: ____________________________ Date:________