CSD File: JF
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
ENROLLMENT POLICY

It is the policy of the Board that all students enrolling in school must do so on a full-time basis. “Full-time basis” shall be defined as attending classes for the full instructional day within the public school system or in conjunction with another state-accredited institution such as a vocational-technical school, college or university for concurrent enrollment. The only exception to this policy shall be for fifth-year seniors and special education students whose IEP’s require variations of student schedules. In the event the State Department of Education advises that part-time students can be counted for state aid purposes, the Board will reconsider this policy.

Adopted: April 5, 2001

CSD File: JEB
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
ENTRANCE AGE

A student may enter kindergarten if his/her chronological age will be five before September 30 of the year of entering school.

A student may enter grade one if his/her chronological age will be six before September 30 of the year of entering school.

A birth certificate must be presented upon registration as proof of the student’s date of birth.

Incoming transfer students in grades K-8, inclusive, will be initially placed in accordance with the data forwarded by the sending district. Such placement is tentative and subject to reassignment by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

Incoming transfer students in grade one will only be initially admitted to grade one if their chronological age will be six before December 31 of the year of entering school or if previously enrolled in grade one in another community and attending local schools only on a temporary basis (ten months or less). Such placement is tentative and subject to reassignment by the Superintendent or designee.

Statutory Reference: RSA 193:1

Adopted: January 22, 1974
Revised: May 8, 1990
Adopted: April 5, 2001

CSD File: JCA
See also JFAB
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHANGE OF SCHOOL OR ASSIGNMENT

Resident students of the Candia School District shall be assigned to a public school within the
District by the Superintendent or designee. The Board recognizes that in unusual and
extraordinary circumstances, parents or guardians may wish to request a change of assignment to
another public school, public academy, or approved private school within the District. When the
parents or guardians believe that the student’s assignment is not in the student’s best interests or
will result in a manifest educational hardship to the student, the District will consider requests for
reassignment in accordance with this Policy and the most restrictive provisions of law.

A. Best Interest Reassignment – Determination by Superintendent.

Consistent with RSA 193:3, I, and subject to the provisions below, the Superintendent is
authorized to reassign a student residing in the District to another public school, public
academy, or approved private school.

The authorization granted Superintendent to make reassignments under this Policy applies
only after application is made by the parent or guardian of the student or with the parents’ or
guardian’s consent, and upon a finding by the Superintendent that reassignment is in the
student’s best interests due to the student’s academic, physical, personal, or social needs.

This Policy, however, does not limit the Superintendent’s authority to make other in-District
assignments consistent with applicable Board policies and administrative rules.

1. Procedure:

a. In order to initiate consideration of a reassignment based upon the child’s best
interests, the parent/guardian shall submit to the Superintendent a written request
stating why and/or how the student’s best interests warrant reassignment. In order
to facilitate a determination, the application may also include any additional
information described in Section 1(d) below. The written request should be mailed or
delivered to the SAU office, or emailed to the Superintendent at the email address
provided on the District’s website.

b. Upon receipt of the request, the Superintendent shall schedule a meeting (the
“reassignment meeting”) with the parent or guardian, to be held within ten (10) days
of receiving the request.

c. Prior to or at the reassignment meeting, the parent or guardian shall make a specific
request that the student be re-assigned to another public school, public academy, or
approved private school.

d. At the reassignment meeting, the parent or guardian may present documents,
witnesses, or other relevant evidence supporting the parent’s belief that reassignment
is in the best interest of the student.

e. The Superintendent may present such information as he or she deems appropriate.

f. In determining whether reassignment is in the student’s best interest the
Superintendent shall consider the student’s academic, physical, personal, or social
needs.

2. Finding Reassignment is or is not in the Student’s Best Interest.

a. Within five (5) school days of the reassignment meeting, the Superintendent shall
deliver to the parent/guardian a written determination as to whether or not
reassignment is in the child’s best interest. Delivery of the written determination
should be done in a manner to produce evidence of the delivery (e.g., hand delivery,
email, fax, certified or registered mail).

b. If the Superintendent finds it is in the best of the interest of the student to change the
student’s school or assignment, the Superintendent shall initiate:

i. A change of assignment within the student’s current assigned school;

ii. The student’s transfer to another public school, public academy, or
approved private school within the District; or

iii. The student’s transfer to a public school, public academy, or approved
private school in another district.

c. If the Superintendent does not find that it is in the best interest of the student to
change the student’s school or assignment, the parent or guardian may request a
manifest educational hardship hearing before the School Board as provided in Section
B of this Policy.

3. Reassignment Based on Best Interest.

a. If a student is reassigned as a result of a best interest determination, the
Superintendent shall work with the Superintendent of the receiving
district/school to determine whether the district/school to which the student is
to be assigned will accept the student and to establish a tuition rate for such
student.

b. The Superintendent’s reassignment of a student based on a finding that it is
in the student’s best interest is not binding on the receiving district or school.
Students who are reassigned must be accepted for attendance at the
school/district to which they are reassigned and their continued attendance
will be determined by the receiving school/district.

c. Any reassignment to a public school or public academy in another district as a
result of a best interest determination will be conditioned on the
Superintendent and the Superintendent/Administrator of the receiving
district/school reaching an agreement on the tuition to be charged to the
student’s resident district. For a reassignment to an approved private school,
the private school may charge tuition to the parent or enter an agreement for
payment of tuition with the District.

d. Pursuant to RSA 193:3, I (g), if the Superintendent has made a finding that it
is in the best interest of the student to be reassigned, tuition has been
established, and the student is accepted, then the School Board shall approve
the tuition payment.

e. Transportation for a student reassigned under this Section A (best interest)
shall be the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian.
f. Unless otherwise stated by the Superintendent, all reassignments based on
best interest shall be limited to one (1) school year.

4. Other In-District Assignments. Nothing in this Policy is intended to limit authority
otherwise extended to the Superintendent to make assignments or reassignments to
District Schools or schools with which the District contracts according to the policies,
regulations, and ordinary practices of the District.

B. Manifest Educational Hardship – Determination by School Board and Appeal to
State Board.

If, after following the procedure outlined in Section A of this Policy, the Superintendent found
that it was not in the best interest of the student to be reassigned as requested by the
student’s parent or guardian, then the parent or guardian may request a manifest educational
hardship hearing before the School Board within thirty (30) days of receipt of the
Superintendent’s written decision denying the best interest reassignment.

1. “Manifest Educational Hardship” Defined. As provided in RSA 193:3, II (a), “manifest
educational hardship” means that a student has a documented hardship in the student’s
current educational placement; and that such hardship has a detrimental or negative
impact on the student’s academic achievement or growth, physical safety, or social and
emotional well-being. Such hardship must be so severe, pervasive, or persistent that it
interferes with or limits the ability of the student to receive an education.

2. Procedure for Determination of Manifest Educational Hardship.

a. The Superintendent shall duly notify the School Board that the parent or guardian has
requested a manifest educational hardship hearing, and the School Board shall
schedule a hearing to be held no more than fifteen (15) days after the request has
been received by the Superintendent. The Board shall provide at least two (2) full
days notice of the hearing. The Board will conduct the hearing in non-public session,
unless the parent or guardian requests the hearing be held in public session, under
RSA 91-A:3, II(c).

b. Prior to or at such hearing, the parent or guardian shall provide to the Superintendent
a specific request in writing to be reassigned to a particular school and the reasons for
the request. The Superintendent shall provide such request to the School Board at the
hearing. Although not required, the parent or guardian may include the written
request and reasons as part of the original hearing request.

c. At such hearing, the parent or guardian may present documents, witnesses, or other
relevant evidence supporting the parent’s or guardian’s belief that the student is
experiencing a manifest educational hardship. The Superintendent may present such
information as he or she may deem appropriate to assist the School Board in reaching
its decision. The parties (or their appointed designee) shall have the right to examine
all evidence and witnesses. The formal rules of evidence shall not apply. The Board
shall record the hearing.

d. The parent or guardian shall have the burden of establishing a manifest
educational hardship by clear and convincing evidence, which means that the
evidence is highly and substantially more likely to be true than untrue, and the Board
must be convinced that the existence of a manifest educational hardship is highly
probable.

e. The Board will render its decision in writing within seven (7) days after the hearing,
and will forward its written decision to the parents or guardians via means producing
proof of delivery (e.g., hand deliver, email, fax, or certified or registered mail). The
decision will conform to the requirements of NH Dept. of Education Rule Ed. 320.

3. Finding of Manifest Educational Hardship.

a. If the School Board finds that the student has a manifest educational
hardship, the School Board shall grant the parent’s or guardian’s request to
re-assign the student to another public school or public academy in the
District.

b. The School Board’s reassignment of a student based on a finding of manifest
educational hardship is not binding on the receiving district or school.
Students who are reassigned must be accepted for attendance at the
school/district to which they are reassigned and their continued attendance
will be determined by the receiving school/district.

c. If the student is assigned to a public school or public academy in another
district because of a manifest educational hardship, tuition shall be
determined according to RSA 193:4.

d. If a student is assigned to an approved private school because of manifest
educational hardship determination and the school agrees to enroll the
student, it may charge tuition to the parent or guardian or may enter into an
agreement for payment of tuition with the District.

e. Unless otherwise stated by the School Board, all manifest educational
hardship reassignments shall be limited to one (1) school year.

4. Finding that Manifest Educational Hardship was not Established – Appeal to the New
Hampshire State Board of Education.If the School Board finds that the parent or
guardian has not met their burden of proof, the parent or guardian may appeal the School
Board’s decision to the New Hampshire State Board of Education (“SBOE”), within thirty
(30) days of receipt of the Board’s written decision in accordance with NH Dept. of Ed.
Rule Ed. 204.01 (g).

C. Admission Requirements. Students reassigned under this Policy shall meet the admission
requirements of the school to which the student is to be reassigned.

D. Statutory Reassignment Limit. The total reassignments or transfers made under this
Policy in any one school year will not exceed one (1) percent of the average daily membership
in residence of the District, or five (5) percent of the average daily membership in residence of
any single school, whichever is greater, unless the School Board votes to exceed this limit.

E. Count of Reassigned Pupils. Students reassigned under this Policy will be counted in the
average daily membership in residence of the student’s resident school district.

F. Notice to the Department of Education. The Superintendent will notify the Department
of Education within thirty (30) days of any reassignment made under this Policy.

G. Special Education Placements. Students with disabilities as defined in RSA 186-C:2 shall
be accorded a due process review and shall be assigned pursuant to rules adopted under RSA
186-C:16.

Legal References:
RSA 193:3, III, Change of School Assignment, RSA 193:14-a, Change of School
Assignment; Duties of State Board of Education, N.H. Dept. of Education Administrative
Rule Ed. 320

Adopted: August 2, 2007
Revised: October 6, 2011
Revised: November 05, 2015
Reviewed: February 2, 2017
Reviewed: January 31, 2019
Revised: November 2, 2023

CSD File: JICG
Same as ADC and GBED

CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
TOBACCO PRODUCTS BANNED
USE AND POSSESSION IN AND ON SCHOOL FACILITIES AND GROUNDS

USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN/ON ALL SCHOOL FACILITIES AND/OR GROUNDS

State law prohibits the use of any tobacco product, E-cigarette, or liquid nicotine in any facility or upon any grounds maintained by the District. Students and minors are further prohibited from possessing such items in or upon any facility, school vehicle, or grounds owned or maintained by the District.

A. Definitions
“Tobacco product(s)” means any product containing tobacco including, but not limited to, cigarettes, smoking tobacco, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, pipe tobacco, smokeless tobacco, and smokeless cigarettes, as well as any other product or item included in RSA 126-K:2, XI as the same may be amended or replaced from time-to-time.

“E-cigarette” means any electronic smoking device composed of a mouthpiece, a heating element, a battery, and electronic circuits that provides a vapor of pure nicotine mixed with propylene glycol to the user as the user simulates smoking. This term shall include such devices whether they are manufactured as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, or e-pipes, or under any other product name as well as any other product or item included in RSA 126-K:2, II-a as the same may be amended or replaced from time-to-time.

“Liquid nicotine” means any liquid product composed either in whole or in part of pure nicotine and propylene glycol and manufactured for use with e-cigarettes, as well as any other product or item included in RSA 126-K:2, III-a as the same may be amended or replaced from time-to-time.

“Facility” is any place which is supported by public funds and which is used for the instruction of students enrolled in preschool programs and in all grades maintained by the District. This definition shall include all administrative buildings and offices and areas within facilities supportive of instruction and subject to educational administration, including, but not limited to, lounge areas, passageways, rest rooms, laboratories, classrooms, study areas, cafeterias, gymnasiums, maintenance rooms, and storage areas.

B. Students
No student shall purchase, attempt to purchase, possess or use any tobacco product, E-cigarette, or liquid nicotine in any facility, in any school vehicle or anywhere on school grounds maintained by the District.

Enforcement of the prohibition against students shall initially rest with building principals, or their designees, who may also report any violation to law enforcement, for possible juvenile, criminal or other proceedings as provided under state law. Additional consequences may be administered pursuant to printed student conduct rules.

C. Employees
No employee shall use any tobacco product, E-cigarette, or liquid nicotine, in any facility, in
any school vehicle or anywhere on school grounds maintained by the District.

Initial responsibility for enforcement of this prohibition shall rest with building principals, or their designees. Any employee(s) who violate(s) this policy is subject to disciplinary action which may include warning, suspension or dismissal. Violations may also be referred to appropriate law enforcement and/or other appropriate agencies for criminal or other proceedings as provided under state law.

D. All other persons
No visitor, contractor, vendor or other member of the public, shall use any tobacco product, E-cigarette, or liquid nicotine in any facility, in any school vehicle, or anywhere on school grounds maintained by the District.

The building principal(s), and where appropriate, other site supervisor (athletic director, vehicle driver, etc.), or their designee(s), shall have the initial responsibility to enforce this section, by requesting that any person who is violating this policy to immediately cease the use of tobacco products, E-cigarette or liquid nicotine. After this request is made, if any person refuses to refrain from using such products in violation of this policy, the principal, site supervisor, or designee may call contact the appropriate law enforcement agency(ies) for possible criminal or other proceedings as provided under state law.

E. Implementation and Notice – Administrative Rules and Procedures.
The Superintendent shall establish administrative rules and procedures to implement this policy, which rules and procedures may be building level and/or district-wide. Rules and procedures relating to student violations and resulting disciplinary consequences should be developed in consultation with building principal(s).

The Superintendent, working with the building principal(s), shall provide annual notice to employees, students and parents of the pertinent provisions of this policy (e.g., student or staff handbook) along with applicable administrative regulations and procedures, which may include prescribed consequences for violations of this policy. Such notice should include information that violation of this Policy could lead to criminal or other such proceedings.
Signs shall be placed by the District in all buildings, facilities and school vehicles stating that the use of tobacco products is prohibited.

Legal References:
RSA 155:64 – 77, Indoor Smoking Act
RSA 126-K:2, Definitions
RSA 126-K:6, Possession and Use of Tobacco Products by Minors
RSA 126-K:7, Use of Tobacco Products on Public Educational Grounds Prohibited

Adopted: February 9, 1988
Adopted: April 5, 2001
Adopted: August 7, 2003
Revised: April 7, 2016
Revised: January 3, 2019

CSD File: JICH
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE BY STUDENTS

The Candia School Board is concerned with the health, welfare and safety of its students.
Therefore, the use, sale, transfer, distribution, possession or being under the influence of
unauthorized prescription drugs, alcohol, narcotics, unauthorized inhalants, controlled
substances, illegal drugs is prohibited on any school district property, in any district-owned
vehicle, or in any other district-approved vehicle used to transport students to and from school
or district activities. This prohibition also applies to any district-sponsored or district-approved
activity, event or function. The use, sale, transfer or possession of drug-related paraphernalia is
also prohibited.

For the purposes of this policy, a controlled substance shall include any controlled substance as
defined in the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 812(c), or RSA 318-B, Controlled Drug
Act.

Students may only be in possession of medication as detailed in Board Policy JLCD. Searches of
persons reasonably suspected to be in violation of this policy will be conducted in accordance
with Board Policy JIH.

Any student who is found by the administration to be in violation of this policy shall be referred
for prosecution and subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension, expulsion or
other discipline in accordance with the district’s disciplinary policy. Strict compliance is
mandatory. The school principal shall immediately report all incidents involving a controlled
substance to the appropriate local law enforcement agency and the superintendent. All
controlled substances shall be turned over to local law enforcement.
Students with disabilities who violate this policy will be disciplined in accordance with the
student’s Individual Education Program (IEP.)

Legal References:
21 U.S.C. § 812(c),
RSA 318-C,
RSA 571-C:2

Adopted: January 3, 2002
Adopted: September 12, 2002
Revised: November 05, 2015

CSD File: JICFA
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
HAZING

It is the policy of the District that no student or employee of the District shall participate in or be members of any secret fraternity or secret organization that is in any degree related to the school or to a school activity. No student organization or any person associated with any organization sanctioned by the Board of Education shall engage or participate in hazing.

Hazing is defined as any act directed toward a student, or any coercion or intimidation of a student to act or to participate in or submit to any act, when: (1) Such act is likely or would be perceived by a reasonable person as likely to cause physical or psychological injury to any person; and (2) Such act is a condition of initiation into, admission into, continued membership in or association with any organization. Hazing includes but is not limited to an activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization sanctioned or authorized by the Board of Education.

“Endanger the physical health, mental health or safety of an individual” shall include, but is not limited to, any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping; beating; branding; forced calisthenics; exposure to the elements; forced consumption of any food, alcoholic beverage, drug or controlled dangerous substance; or any forced physical activity which could adversely affect the physical health or safety of the individual.

“Endanger the mental health, physical well being, or dignity of an individual” shall include any activity, except those activities authorized by law, which would subject the individual to extreme mental stress, such as prolonged sleep deprivation, forced prolonged exclusion from social contact which could result in extreme embarrassment, or any other forced activity which could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual.

Any hazing activity upon which the initiation or admission into or affiliation with an organization sanctioned or authorized by the Board of Education is conditioned, directly or indirectly, shall be presumed to be a forced activity, even if the student willingly participates in such activity.

This policy is not intended to deprive School District authorities from taking necessary and appropriate disciplinary action toward any student or employee. Students or employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action that may include expulsion for students and employment termination for employees.

A copy of this policy will be furnished to each student and teacher in the school District.

Legal Reference:
NH Ed Rule 306.04(a)(7), RSA 631.7, Student Hazing

Adopted: March 6, 2008
Revised: March 7, 2018

CSD File: JICE
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

School-sponsored student publications are encouraged by the Board. All such publications will conform to rules established by the Superintendent and the Principal. All school publications will be under the supervision of the Principal or designee.

Adopted: April 5, 2001

CSD File: JICDD
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT DISCIPLINE/OUT-OF-SCHOOL ACTIONS

The Board recognizes that out-of-school and off-campus student conduct is not normally the concern of the Board. However, the Board also recognizes that some out-of-school and off-campus conduct may have an adverse effect upon the school, school property, or school staff.

Therefore, it shall be the policy of this Board that the Board or school administrators may impose disciplinary measures against students for some out-of-school or off-campus conduct.
Discipline may be imposed if, in Principal’s opinion, such out-of-school conduct causes a significant disruption or substantial interference with the school’s educational mission, purpose, or objectives. Additionally, any off-campus or out-of-school behavior that has a strong potential to disrupt normal school operations may also be met with appropriate disciplinary actions by the Board or school administrators.
Out-of-school and off-campus student conduct that may subject a student to discipline includes, but is not limited to:
1. Damaging school property;
2. Violence at or near the school’s bus stop, either before or after the school day;
3. Drinking alcohol, using tobacco products, or using illegal drugs at or near the school bus stop, either before or after the school day;
4. Damaging the private property of school staff or employees; or
5. Any other activity the Board or administration determines impedes the general welfare of scholastic activities.

Cyber-Bullying and Internet Threats
Reports and/or allegations of cyber-bullying will be addressed in accordance with the provisions of Board policy JICK.

Adopted: May 1, 2001
Revised: December 2, 2010

CSD File: JICD
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT CONDUCT, DISCIPLINE AND DUE PROCESS

Safe School Zone

Disciplinary measures include, but are not limited to, removal from the classroom, detention, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, restriction from activities, probation, and expulsion.

Definitions
1.Removal from the classroom means a student is sent to the building Principal, or designee’s office. It is within the discretion of the person in charge of the classroom to remove the student.
2.Detention means the student’s presence is required for disciplinary purposes before or after the hours when the student is assigned to be in class. The building Principal, or designee, is authorized to establish guidelines or protocol for when detention shall be served(either before school or after school). Whether a student will serve detention, and the length of the detention, is within the discretion of the licensed employee disciplining the student or the building Principal, or designee,
3.An in-school suspension means the student will attend school but will be temporarilyr emoved from one or more classes while under supervision. An in-school suspension will not exceed ten consecutive school days.
4.An out-of-school suspension means the temporary denial of a student’s attendance at school for a specific period of time for gross misconduct, for neglect, or refusal to conform to school rules or policies.
5.A restriction from school activities means a student will attend school, classes, and practice but will not participate in school extra-curricular activities.
6.Expulsion means the permanent denial of a pupil’s attendance at school for any of ther easons listed in RSA 193:13, II and III.

Standards for Removal from Classroom and Detention
Students may be removed from the classroom at the classroom teacher’s discretion if the student refuses to obey the teacher’s directives, becomes disruptive, fails to abide by school rules or policies, or otherwise impedes the educational purpose of the class.

Likewise, classroom teachers may assign students to detention for similar conduct.

The building Principal, or designee, may assign students to detention under the same standard.

Standards for In-School Suspension, Restriction of Activities, and Probation

The building Principal, or designee, is authorized to issue in-school suspensions, restrictions of activities, or place a student on probation for any conduct that causes material or substantial disruption to the school environment, interferes with the rights of others, presents a threat to the health and safety of students, employees, and visitors, violates other board Policies, is otherwise inappropriate, or prohibited by law.

Process for Out-of-School Suspension:
The power of suspension is authorized as follows:
1.The building Principal, or designee, is authorized to suspend a student for ten (10) schooldays or less for gross misconduct, for neglect, or refusal to conform to school district policies and rules. The Principal, or designee, shall consult with the Superintendent prior to issuing any suspension.
A.Pursuant to Ed 317.04(a)(1), a suspension of ten (10) school days or less shall be considered a “short-term suspension” and may be issued for gross misconduct, for neglect, or refusal to conform to the reasonable policies and rules of the school under RSA 193:13, I.
B.As required by RSA 193:13(a), educational assignments shall be made available to the suspended pupil during the period of suspension.

2.The Superintendent is authorized to continue the suspension of a pupil for a period in excess of ten (10) school days. Prior to this extended suspension, the Superintendent will provide an informal hearing on the matter. The informal hearing need not rise to the level and protocol of an official hearing before the School Board, but must comply with the requirements of Department of Education Administrative Rule 317.04, Disciplinary Procedures, subsection (f)(3)g.
A.Pursuant to Ed 317.04(a)(2), a suspension in excess of ten (10) school days shall be considered a “long-term suspension.”
B.A long-term suspension may be issued for an act of theft, destruction, or violence as defined in RSA Chapter 193-D, for possession of a pellet paint ball gun or BB gun or rifle as provided by RSA 193:13, II, or for any violation of any rule established using the authority granted by RSA 189:15, provided the rule includes notice that a student may receive a long-term suspension and/or may be expelled for violation of the rule and the rule has been recorded in the official records of the School Board.

3.Any suspension in excess of ten (10) school days, as described in Paragraph 2 of this Section, is appealable to the School Board, provided the Superintendent receives the appeal in writing within ten (10) days after the issuance of the Superintendent’s decision described in Paragraph 2. Any suspension in excess of ten (10) school days shall remain in effect while this appeal is pending.
4.Due process standards for short-term suspensions (ten (10) days or less) will adhere to the requirements of Ed 317.04(f)(1).
5.Due process standards for long-term suspensions (more than ten (10) days) will adhere to the requirements of Ed 317.04(f)(2).

Process for Expulsion
1.Any pupil may be expelled by the School Board for an act of theft, destruction, or violence as defined in RSA Chapter 193-D, for possession of a pellet paint ball gun or BB gun or rifle as provided by RSA 193:13, II, or for any violation of any rule established using the authority granted by RSA 189:15, provided the rule includes notice that a student may receive a long-term suspension and/or may be expelled for violation of the rule and the rule has been recorded in the official records of the School Board.
2.Additionally, any pupil may be expelled by the School Board for bringing or possessing a firearm as defined in Section 921 U.S.C. Title 18 in a safe school zone, as defined in RSA193-D:1, unless such pupil has written authorization from the Superintendent. Any expulsion under this provision shall be for a period of not less than twelve (12) months.
3.The District will ensure that the due process standards set forth in Ed 317.04(f)(3) are followed.
4.An expulsion will run until the School Board restores the student’s permission to attend school. A student seeking restoration of permission to attend school shall file a written request with the Superintendent which details the basis for the request.

Notice
Any time there is an instance of disciplinary action mentioned in Paragraph #1, as well as any infraction covered in this policy, parents will be notified. This policy and school rules which inform the student body of the content of RSA 193:13 shall be printed in the student handbook and made available on the District’s website to students, parents, and guardians. The Principal or designated building administrator shall also inform the student body concerning this policy and school rules which address the content of RSA 193:13 through appropriate means, which may include posting and announcements. See: Ed. 317.04(d).

Legal Reference:
RSA 193:14, IV, RSA 189:15, Regulations, RSA 193:13, Suspension & Expulsion of Pupils, RSA 193-D, NH Ed Rule Sect. Ed. 306.04(a)(3), Discipline, Section Ed. 306.04 (f), Student Discipline Policy, Sect. Ed. 317.04 Suspension and Expulsion of Pupils Assuring Due Process Disciplinary Procedures

Adopted: June 7, 2001
Adopted: November 7, 2002
Revised: June 5, 2008
Revised: March 7, 2018
Revised: December 5, 2019

CSD File: JICC
Same as EEAEC
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSES

The Superintendent and/or his/her designee will develop rules and regulations for conduct on buses and these shall be printed annually in the Parent-Student Handbook.

Students using district transportation are under the jurisdiction of the school from the time they board the bus until the time they exit the bus.

Students transported in a school bus shall be under the authority of the school district and under the supervision of the bus driver. Inappropriate conduct or refusal to adhere to standard bus procedures will be sufficient reason for a pupil to be denied transportation in accordance with the regulations of the School Board as expressed in the Parent-Student Handbook.

The driver of the bus shall manage students’ behavior during transportation. Each driver has the support of the School Board in maintaining good conduct on the bus. Should a student be denied bus transportation, advance notice will be provided to the parents/guardians by the school administration.

Adopted: June 7, 2001