False Accusations

Falsely reporting an incident or purposely and knowingly giving false information to a school administrator or other investigator during the process of an investigation. This includes making false accusations regarding staff or students.

Not a Stand-Alone Long-Term Suspension Infraction

Consequences/Disposition

Elementary

Pre-K to 3rd

• Utilize intervention strategies
• Do not exceed maximum consequences for 4th-5th Grade.
• General practice for PK-3 is a suspension of no more than 3 days for a single incident and no referral to hearing.
• Additional consequences allowed with Associate approval

4th-5th

• Utilize intervention strategies
• 1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
• 2nd Violation - Up to 3 day Suspension
• 3rd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension & Contract

Middle/High

• Utilize intervention strategies
• 1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
• 2nd Violation - Up to 3 day Suspension
• 3rd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension & Contract

Updated as of July 11, 2023