FILE: KFA
Cf: KF
PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
The Bossier Parish School Board shall require any person attending any school event or school-related function on or off campus to conduct themselves with politeness, decorum, and proper sportsmanship. Any person entering any school campus or School Board property shall be required to conduct himself/herself in accordance with acceptable standards of conduct and show respect for the law and rights of others. Any person who violates this policy or who disrupts the orderly educational process while on a school campus or School Board property may be restricted or banned from such property by the School Board. In addition, any person, including an adult, who behaves in a disruptive, unacceptable, or unsportsmanlike manner during an athletic, co-curricular event, or other similar school function, may be ejected from the event the person is attending and/or be denied admission to other school events for up to a year. Should a person's conduct while on school property become so disruptive that it threatens the safety of any employee or student, school personnel shall be authorized to notify law enforcement personnel for assistance. The Superintendent shall have the authority to review the circumstances and make the final decision regarding attendance of the individual at any school or school function. Examples of unacceptable conduct by students, employees, or those using school buildings or property pursuant to policy KF, Use of School Facilities, include, but are not limited to:
Using vulgar or obscene language or gestures
Possessing or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or illegal substance
Possessing a weapon
Fighting or otherwise striking or threatening another person
Failing to obey the instructions of a law enforcement officer, security officer, school resource officer, or school district employee
Interfering in any way with an athletic or co-curricular event
Engaging in any activity which is disruptive or illegal
Defacing, damaging, or destroying school property
Students demonstrating any of the above conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with School Board policy. Employees exhibiting any of the above conduct may be subject to suspension or termination.
The above standards of conduct and the foregoing provisions shall also apply to persons or entities using school buildings or property pursuant to policy KF, Use of School Facilities.
Revised: August 6, 2020
Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. ยง17:81
Board minutes, 8-6-20
Bossier Parish School Board