Article XIII Pupil Discipline

A. The parties agree that the employee has the primaryresponsibilityformaintenance of discipline within the classroom. The administration, however, recognizes its responsibility under board policy to assist the employee in maintenance of student discipline. The parties agree to follow the requirements set forth by the

Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/10.22.6, 5/14-8.02, 5/14-8.05, 5/24-24), The

Individuals with Disabilities Education

Improvement Act of 2004 (20 U.S.C. §1415 (k)), the Americans with Disabilities Act (42

U.S.C. §12101, et seq.), the Rehabilitation

Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. §794), and their implementing regulations regarding matters relating to student discipline.

Employees may confer with the building principal regarding student discipline procedures.

‘Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.’ –Scott Hayden

B. The administration shall comply with the confidentially requirements of the Illinois

School Student Records Act (105 ILCS 10/1 et seq.), the Family Educational Rights and

Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. §1232 (g)), and the

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. §1401 et seq.) when disciplining students, but will involve the staff to the extent permitted by the law. All communications will be held confidential.

Teachers, necessary staff, and parents/ guardians shall participate in the creation of school safety plans.