The principal is the designated leader of the school and is responsible for its orderly operation. In cases of disruptive, disorderly, or dangerous conduct not covered in this Student Code of Conduct, the principal may undertake corrective measures that he or she believes to be in the best interest of the student and the school, provided any such action does not violate school board policy or procedures. The district website (www.pickenscountyschools.org) lists all Pickens BOE policies.

Following receipt of a report filed by a teacher and within one (1) school day of the student’s removal from class, the principal or his/her designee will send written notification to the student’s parents or guardians. The notification will state why the student was removed from class, a copy of the report filed by the teacher, and information regarding how the student’s parents or guardians may contact the principal or the principal’s designee.

The superintendent and/or designee shall ensure that procedures are disseminated as necessary for the implementation of this policy and applicable state laws.

A teacher has the authority to manage his/her class, discipline students, and refer a student to the principal or his/her designee to maintain discipline in the classroom. A teacher has the authority to remove from his/her class:

1. a student who repeatedly or substantially interferes with the teacher’s ability to communicate effectively with the students in the class or with the ability of the student’s classmates to learn;

2. when the student’s behavior is in violation of the Student Code of Conduct; or

3. determines that such behavior of the student poses an immediate threat to the safety of the student’s classmates or the teacher.

The Discipline Matrix lists violations and their resulting disciplinary consequences.

The teacher shall file with the principal or the principal’s designee an incident report describing the student’s behavior, in one page or less, within one school day.