Morris School District
MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Morristown, New Jersey 07960

Policy
File Code: 5131.2
Monitored:
Mandated:
Other Reasons

CLASSROOMS, HALL, AND GROUNDS CONDUCT

Pupils shall conduct themselves in classrooms, halls and on school grounds with due regard for safety, property and the rights of others.

Codes of behavior for pupils have been developed and promulgated.

Teachers are responsible for the conduct of their classes at all times except when another member of the professional staff assumes direct control in accordance with current administrative procedures, or a non-certified staff member has been assigned a particular responsibility.

All teaching staff members are responsible for maintaining good order in the school. Any teaching staff member may question any pupil about misconduct in the school at any time and in any place. Rules and regulations pertaining to pupil conduct in the classroom and about the school must be enforced by everyone with equal diligence.

Date: April 14, 1986
July 21, 2003

Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 18A 25-2 Disciplinary Action
N.J.S.A. 18A:37-1 et seq. Discipline of pupils
See particularly:
N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2.1 through -2.5, 18A:37-7 through -12
See particularly:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-9, -10, 11, -12
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.8 Discipline/suspension/expulsion
Cross References: 5113 Absences and excuses
5114 Suspension and Expulsion
5131 Conduct/discipline
5144 Discipline/Punishment

Key Words
Student Conduct, Discipline, Rules
 

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