Spearfish School District 40-2
5000 Students

Board Policy                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Code:  5012

OFF-CAMPUS MISCONDUCT

1. Application of disciplinary code to off-campus misconduct.

The Student Disciplinary Code and all penalties shall apply to aggressive or violent conduct off school grounds that disrupts school or that affects a health or safety factor of the school or its programs.      

2. Examples of off-campus misconduct subject to discipline.

Examples of such conduct include, but are not limited to:  illegal activity involving violence or aggression, threats of violence or aggression to persons or property, fighting, hazing, or other violent or aggressive offenses against persons or property.

3. Full range of disciplinary penalties.

Students may be subject to the full range of disciplinary penalties for off- campus misconduct, including, but not limited to:  suspension, expulsion, detention, as well as removal from participation in extracurricular activities such as interscholastic sports teams, club sports, student government positions, class trips, class proms, and graduation ceremonies.

                                                                 
Legal reference: SDCL 13-32-1

                                                                                   
Approved        December 11, 2006