Aggravated Assault/Battery II

Aggravated assault definition and consequences.

Unlawfully assaulting or committing a battery on another person with the use of a weapon, instrument, or any means of force that leads to serious bodily injury (requires medical attention that will likely cause permanent disfigurement.

Assault/Battery on staff members are included in this definition.

Refer to Battery or Assault/Intimidation if the police report does not support the aggravated charge.

(When seeking long-term suspension, police reports and evidence will be included: witness statements, video, etc.)

This infraction requires a police report with the charge of “Aggravated Assault/Battery” for students or “Aggravated Assault/Battery on School Personnel” for Staff Members.*

Consequences/Disposition

Elementary

Kindergarten to 3rd

Utilize intervention strategies
Do not exceed maximum consequences for 4th-5th Grade.
General practice for K-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 Expulsion Hearing

Middle/High

1st Violation - Up to Expulsion Hearing

Updated as of July 2026