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Glens Falls Elementary Schools Code of Conduct

GLENS FALLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS CODE OF CONDUCT 2024-2025

This Code is in compliance with the requirements of the Dignity for All Students Act , enacted July 1, 2012, and Project SAVE Legislation, Education Law 2801, and section 100.2 of the Commissioner’s regulations, enacted  July 1, 2001. Unless otherwise indicated, this Code applies to all students, school personnel, parents and other  visitors when on school property or attending a school function. 

I. INTRODUCTION 

➢ Our Mission – GFSD educates, supports, and inspires all students as they learn to become productive and engaged members of their community. 

➢ Our Vision – At GFSD, we are a dynamic and inclusive school community focused on the success of all students in achieving graduation by fostering diverse pathways and providing a multitude of engaging experiences. 

The Glens Falls Board of Education, the administration and staff recognize that the enrichment and, in fact,  the very survival of any group come about only as its individual members practice self-discipline and demonstrate behavior which does not infringe or intrude on basic rights and freedoms of others. Responsible exercise of individual freedoms means respect for the democratic process and for the rights of all. Only in an atmosphere of mutual respect, self-restraint, civility, and trust among all, can these freedoms flourish. 

The administration and staff are committed to the task of school management in a manner consistent with  the legal and moral rights of all, but will neither tolerate nor condone actions or conduct in violation of this  “Code of Conduct.” In setting forth the following Code, nothing contained herein is intended, nor shall be construed, to limit or restrict freedom of speech, nor peaceful assembly, nor any constitutional or legal individual right. 

The Code shall not prevent or limit communication between and among students or relieve Glens Falls City Schools of its special responsibility for self-regulation in the preservation of public order. The Code does not prevent or restrain controversy and dissent. However, the Code does prevent abuse of individuals and,  therefore, maintains the stable environment appropriate to a public school. 

II. CODE OF CONDUCT DEFINITIONS

III. STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

IV. ESSENTIAL PARTNERS

V. STUDENT DRESS CODE

VI. SCHOOL BEHAVIOR

VII. REPORTING VIOLATIONS

VIII. DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENSES AND PROCEDURES

IX. ALTERNATIVE INSTRUCTION

X. DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

XI. CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

XII. STUDENT SEARCHES AND INTERROGATIONS

XII. VISITORS TO THE SCHOOLS

XIV. PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY