School Violations

Violation of school rules and regulations, based on severity and frequency, may result in reprimand and warning, detention, removal of privileges, suspension, or expulsion. In matters other than minor and routine instances, parents/guardians will be involved and informed. In all cases of suspension or expulsion, due process procedures will be no less than those required by Bend-La Pine Schools policies and laws. In addition to rules and regulations of Bend-La Pine Schools detailed in this publication, students are expected to obey the laws of the State of Oregon and of the United States. On school property, and at school-sponsored activities, violations of public laws will result in disciplinary action taken by school authorities regardless of whether or not law enforcement is involved.

The following conduct will constitute grounds for disciplinary action. This list is not intended to contain all conduct that may be grounds for disciplinary action.

Please see JG-BP: Student Discipline, AC-BP: Non- Discrimination, and the policies and procedures listed below for more information.

• Arson
• Copyright Violations, Plagiarism or Cheating
• Cyberbullying
• Disruptive or Unsafe Behavior
• Forgery
• Gang Activity or Conduct (JFCE-AR)
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying
• Hazing
• Malicious Mischief (ECAB-AR)
• Menacing
• Physical Violence or Threats of Physical Violence (JFCM-AP)
• Profane or Obscene Language (JG-BP)
• Regulated Campus Violations
• Sexual Harassment
• Theft (ECAB-AR)
• Trespassing
• Willful Disobedience or Defiance of School Authorities (JG-BP and JHFC-AR)
• Vandalism (ECAB-AR)

Drugs and Alcohol

It is unlawful for a student to possess, purchase, use, distribute or be under the influence of an illegal substance, or an imitation illegal substance; or to possess, purchase, use, distribute or be under the influence of a restricted or controlled substance for which the student does not have a prescription. It is also unlawful for a student to distribute their own prescription drug to others. Everyday items to alter mood or state of mind are prohibited. Contact your school office for information about required student medical forms pertaining to distribution of prescription drugs to students.

Tobacco, Inhalants & Aerosols

The possession, use or distribution of tobacco or its imitation in any form by students violates Oregon Law and Bend-La Pine Schools policy. Tobacco products, including vape pens and e-cigarettes, will not be allowed on school property, in district vehicles or at school events or activities. Please see JFCG/JFCH/JFCI-AP: Use of Tobacco Products, Alcohol, Drugs, or Inhalant Delivery Systems.

Weapons

Students are prohibited from bringing or possessing weapons of any kind on school property, including replicas of weapons. Students bringing or possessing weapons on school property are subject to discipline, including expulsion. In accordance with Oregon law, Bend-La Pine Schools has a zero-tolerance policy for students bringing to or possessing firearms on school property, property under the jurisdiction of Bend-La Pine Schools, or to any activity under the jurisdiction of Bend-La Pine Schools. Any student violating this policy shall be subject to mandatory expulsion for one year. Please see KGBB-BP: Firearms Prohibited, JFCJ-BP: Weapons in Schools (Students) and GBJ-BP: Weapons in Schools for more information. Families are encouraged to practice safe storage of weapons at home and in vehicles to reduce access to minors.