7025 - Maintenance of Public Order on School Property
7025 - Maintenance of Public Order on School Property
Prohibited Conduct: The Board of Education prohibits the following conduct or acts on school property by students, staff members, community members, or visitors:
Personal Conduct & Safety
- Verbally abusive language towards any student, staff member, referee or official, spectator, guest, coach, visiting coach, or visiting player
- The physical abuse of any student, staff member, referee or official, spectator, guest, coach, visiting coach, or visiting player
- The use of lewd or profane language, as well as language that threatens harm to others.
- The willful disruption of the orderly conduct of classes or of any other school program or activity
- The willful interference with the lawful and authorized activities of others
School District Property & Facilities
- The willful damage to, or destruction of, property
- Entering any school building or portion of the school premises without a valid purpose—such as official district business or attendance at an authorized activity or function
- Entering any school building during the school day without following established entry procedures
- Recording or photographing district students or personnel for commercial purposes without prior authorization from the Superintendent or their designee
- Selling items or providing services on school district property without prior authorization from the Superintendent or their designee
- Conducting fundraising activities on school district property without prior authorization from the Superintendent or their designee
Substance Use: The possession, consumption, or exchange of alcoholic beverages, unauthorized drugs, or narcotics on school property.
Weapons Possession and Dangerous Items: The possession or use of a knife, razor, explosives, pistol, rifle, shotgun, pellet gun, or any other object that can be reasonably utilized as a weapon on school district property unless the person is authorized by the New York State penal law provisions.
Compliance and Authority
- The refusal or failure of any person to comply with a lawful order or direction from a school district official in the performance of their duties
- The violation of any federal or state statute, local ordinance, or Board policy
Materials Distribution (non-students): The distribution or posting of any written material, pamphlets, or posters from non-school groups without prior approval from the Superintendent or their designee
Electioneering on School Property: While classes are in session, all voters will need to leave campus shortly after casting their ballots for safety and security reasons. After dismissal, electioneering is permitted at least 100 feet from the voting site. Please be advised that private signs may not be posted in the ground on school district property at any time.
Enforcement and Interventions: Any violation of the above provisions must be reported immediately to the building principal or their designee. The principal, Superintendent, or their designee may impose one or more of the following interventions:
- Verbal directive to cease and desist behavior
- Immediate removal of the violator from school property
- Notification of and/or intervention by law enforcement
- Temporary restrictions imposed by the Superintendent, pending resolution of the matter by either the Chappaqua Central School District Superintendent or the Superintendent of the violator’s home school district
- Any penalty authorized by Section 3214 of the Education Law or Board policies, if the violator is a student or staff member, provided that the provisions regarding notice and hearing have been met
Other Interventions: These interventions are not intended to be exhaustive and do not preclude the prosecution or conviction of any person for violating federal or state law, or local ordinances, or the imposition of any fines or penalties provided therein.
Adopted by the Board of education: February 10, 1986
Revised:
May 28, 2014
August 28, 2025
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