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The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and orderly school setting where students may receive and District personnel may deliver quality educational services without disruption or interference.  The Board of Education recognizes that appropriate behavior and self-disciplined conduct is essential to maintaining a positive and enriching learning environment.

Teachers, administrators and other BPS staff serve as role models in the School District toward instilling positive characteristics.  It is expected that students will be conscious of and respectful and adults and to each other at all times.  Furthermore, these lessons should be modeled by staff and taught by parents and guardians in the home and community.

To ensure a safe, comprehensive learning environment for all students and personnel, discipline codes and standards have been developed.  Contained herein are rights and responsibilities of students, parents and staff.  In addition, you will find consequences for inappropriate and unacceptable behavior.  These rights, responsibilities and guidelines are based on the principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, honesty and integrity.  To this end, the Board adopts the Code of Conduct.