Battery

Definition and consequences for 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 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

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Updated as of July 2026