24. Battery

One or more individuals that work together in unlawful, intentional touching or application of force to another person, when done in a rude, insolent, or angry manner. This is also one student attacking another student that is not fighting back. If the initial victim becomes the overwhelming aggressor, that is also battery. Refer to #3 General Disruptive Conduct for pushing, shoving and "horse play".

Simple Battery on staff members is included in this definition, when a police report does not indicate higher charges.

A police report would be written upon request of the parent/legal guardian/victim. Report would charge “Battery”.

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 3 days Suspension
2nd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension
3rd Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Middle/High

Utilize intervention strategies
1st Violation - Up to 3 days Suspension
2nd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension
3rd Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Updated as of July 2024

This page was last updated on: August 17, 2023.