Fighting Initiative

Effective 1/5/2026

Fighting Initiative

(Middle and High Schools)

The goal of this policy is to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment for all students and staff.  Fighting disrupts instruction, threatens safety, and undermines a positive school culture.  This updated policy establishes clear, progressive consequences while still allowing opportunities for learning, reflection, and behavioral change.  The policy aligns with district discipline standards, state law, and best practices for school safety.

1st Offense

• 5 to 10 Days OSS (If 10 days, students will also have to attend evening school for 10 days to make up seat time. This is equivalent to 20 hours of evening school.  Students can also attend Saturday school for up to 20 hours to make up for seat time as well.)

• Student Returns on a Discipline Contract

• Possible 3rd Degree Assault Charges (discretion of the SRO)

• 24 Hours of Community Service. Students must complete all assigned community service hours prior to participating in extracurricular activities. Failure to complete the required hours will result in ineligibility for all extracurricular activities until completion is confirmed.

2nd Offense

• Expulsion Recommendation to Hearing Officer

• Options for Hearing Officer: (Alternative Placement of up to 45 days. The infraction may warrant students spending additional time in alternative placement.)  If the infraction occurs towards the end of the school year, punishment will carry over to the next year to be equitable 

• Loss of Extracurricular Activity Participation. (For Seniors, possible loss of Senior Privileges and Graduation participation)

• 48 Hours of Work Detail or Community Service.  If a student’s assigned community service hours carry over into the next semester, the student will remain ineligible to participate in any extracurricular activities until all required hours are fully completed and verified, regardless of the semester.

3rd Offense

• Expulsion