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Disciplinary Procedures

School discipline is intended to ensure a positive learning environment for all students. Disciplinary consequences are designed to be progressive and appropriate for the situation. For a comprehensive description of Bend-La Pine Schools’ disciplinary procedures, please see JG-BP: Student Discipline.

School Probation

School probation may include detention and/or punishment deemed suitable by the school official. School probation may remove from the student the privilege of attending or participating in co-curricular activities and athletic events and non-curricular programs of the school. School probation may be applied for as long as one calendar year. Please go to JG-BP: Student Discipline for information on school probation procedures.

Expulsion

Expulsion denies a student the right to attend school and all school activities. A student may be expelled only when the student’s conduct poses a threat to the health or safety of students or school employees, when other strategies to change student conduct have been ineffective, or when expulsion is required by law. In making a decision whether to place a student on expulsion, the principal or designee must consider the age of the student and the past pattern of behavior by the student. Expulsion for one year is mandatory when a student brings or possesses a firearm on school property. Please see JG-BP: Student Discipline for information on expulsion procedures.

Suspension

Suspension temporarily removes a student’s privilege to attend school and all school activities. Suspensions are made by the principal, or designee with the approval of the principal, and are not to exceed 10 school days. Under special circumstances, a suspension may be continued until specific pending action occurs, such as a court hearing, a medical, psychiatric or Safe Schools assessment, or a review by a probation officer. Please see to JG-BP: Student Discipline  for information on suspension procedures.

School Probation

School probation may include detention and/or punishment deemed suitable by the school official. School probation may remove from the student the privilege of attending or participating in co-curricular activities and athletic events and non-curricular programs of the school. School probation may be applied for as long as one calendar year. Please see to JG-BP: Student Discipline  for information on school probation procedures.

Harassment and Discrimination Policy, Complaints and Investigation

It is the intent of the district to maintain a learning environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination. Each student and Bend- La Pine Schools’ employee has the right to work in an atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and is free from all forms of discrimination and conduct that can be considered harassing, coercive or disruptive.

It is a violation of district policy for any employee, student or other person in the school environment to harass or discriminate against a student or employee, through conduct or communication, while on any school or district premises, or at any school-sponsored activity regardless of location. This includes, but is not limited to, buildings, facilities, grounds, school buses and parking areas.

Students who believe they have been or are being harassed or discriminated against should report the situation to any of the following persons immediately:

  • Teacher, counselor, principal, assistant principal
  • Superintendent, superintendent’s staff or designee
  • Title IX Coordinator
  • Report a bias incident

All reports of harassment or discrimination shall be promptly investigated. Bend-La Pine Schools students and employees who report harassment or discrimination shall not be subjected to any form of retaliation for making a report. To the maximum extent possible, all reports and investigations shall be conducted confidentially to protect the privacy of all involved.

For more information, please see the following Board Policies, Administrative Policies, and Administrative Regulations: