ASD File: JICI-R
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
MODIFICATION OF A WEAPONS EXPULSION

Pursuant to RSA 193:13, IV, the Superintendent may, upon written application of an expelled pupil,
recommend modification to the expulsion. Prior to the School Board’s consenting to such a
modification, the pupil shall be required to submit to the Superintendent sufficient evidence in the
form of letters, work history or other documents or testimony demonstrating that it is in the school’s
best interest and the pupil’s best interest to allow a modification. In making such a decision, due
regard will be given to other pupils and staff whose safety and well-being shall be of paramount
importance.

See policy JICI

APPENDIX A
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE TO ACCOMPANY POLICY JICI-R

An expelled pupil has the right to request a review of the expulsion prior to the start of each school
year.

A request for review should be directed, by the pupil, to the Superintendent of Schools and should be
received by the Superintendent on or before July 1. The request shall set forth each and all reasons
why the pupil’s right to attend school should be reinstated. Of particular importance would
necessarily be such information as might convince school authorities that the conduct which led to the
expulsion would not be repeated.

The Superintendent of Schools or the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and the
Principal or an Assistant Principal at the applicable school shall direct written recommendation to the
Board with a copy to the pupil.

The expulsion may be continued: the pupil may be reinstated without conditions; or the pupil may be
required to meet certain conditions prior to reinstatement. A code of conduct and consequences may
be established for a reinstated pupil that are more strict than for the general student population.

APPENDIX B
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE TO ACCOMPANY POLICY JICI-R

The mandatory 12-month expulsion from school for bringing or possessing a firearm in a safe school
zone may be modified on a case-by-case basis in the sole discretion of the Superintendent of Schools
in the following situations:

1. The Superintendent determines that possession of the firearm was inadvertent in that
another person had left the firearm in the pupil’s vehicle; and the pupil had not noticed that
s/he was bringing the firearm within the safe school zone; or

2. The Superintendent determines that the pupil intended to use the firearm for sport
immediately before or after school and had no intention to display the firearm to other
students.

3. The pupil is in the fifth grade or lower grade and the Superintendent determines that the
pupil did not properly understand the dangers of firearms when the firearm was brought to
school.

4. The Superintendent determines that the firearm was not loaded; and that no ammunition
was reasonably available; and that the pupil had no intention to display the firearm to other
students.

Adopted: October 11, 2011
Reviewed: December 8, 2015
Revised: August 22, 2023

ASD File: JICJ
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMUNICATION DEVICES

The use of beepers, recording devices, portable cell phones, and similar communication devices by any student in a school building, while in transit under the authority of the school or while attending any function authorized by the school, is prohibited unless specifically authorized by school personnel.

Students’ cell phones should be stored while at school. If school or bus staff become aware of unauthorized cell phone usage, the cell phone will be confiscated immediately and only returned directly to a child’s parent or legal guardian.

The school district will not be responsible for loss, damage or theft of any electronic communication device brought to school.

Adopted: May 1, 2001
Revised: June 9, 2009

ASD File: JICL/IJNDB
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL DISTRICT INTERNET ACCESS FOR STUDENTS

The School Board recognizes that technological resources can enhance student performance by offering
effective tools to assist in providing a quality instructional program, facilitating communications with
parents/guardians, teachers, and the community, supporting District and school operations, and
improving access to and exchange of information. The Board expects all students to learn to use the
available technological resources that will assist them in the performance of their education. As needed,
students shall receive lessons and instruction in the appropriate use of these resources.

Students shall be responsible for the appropriate use of technology and shall use the District’s
technological resources primarily for purposes related to their education. Students are hereby notified
that there is no expectation of privacy on district computers, computer files, email, internet usage logs,
and other electronic data.

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all District computers with Internet access have a
technology protection measure that prevents access to visual depictions that are obscene or pornographic
and that the operation of such measures is enforced. The Superintendent or designee may disable the
technology protection measure during use by an adult to enable access for bona fide research,
educational or other lawful purpose.

The Superintendent shall establish administrative regulations and an Acceptable Use Agreement that
outlines student obligations and responsibilities related to the use of District technology. He/she also
may establish guidelines and limits on the use of technological resources. Inappropriate use may result
in a cancellation of the student’s user privileges, disciplinary action, and/or legal action in accordance
with law, Board policy, and administrative regulations.

The Superintendent or designee shall provide copies of related policies, regulations, and guidelines to all
students. Students shall be required to acknowledge in writing that they have read and understood the
District’s Acceptable Use Agreement annually.

Legal References:
RSA 194:3-d, School District Computer Networks

Adopted: May 8, 2012
Revised: April 10, 2018
Reviewed: June 11, 2019, June 8, 2021, June 13, 2023

ASD File: JICL-R
See Policy JICL and IJNDB
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
ACCEPTABLE INTERNET USE PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS

Purpose

The purpose of the Acceptable Use Procedures is to provide the procedures, rules, guidelines, and the
code of conduct for the use of technology, the Internet and email usage.

Definition

The definition of “information networks” is any configuration of hardware and software, which connects
users. The network includes, but is not limited to, all of the computer hardware, operating system
software, application software, stored text and data files. This includes electronic mail, cloud-based
technologies, local databases, externally accessed databases, DVD/CD-ROM, recorded magnetic or
optical media, clip art, digital images, digitized information, communications technologies, and new
technologies as they become available. Stand-alone workstations are also governed by this acceptable
use procedure.

The School District Services

The School District provides resources for teaching and learning, communication services, and business
data services by maintaining access to local, regional, national, and international sources of information.
The School District information resources will be used by members of the school community with respect
for the public trust through which they have been provided and in accordance with policy and regulations
established by the School District. These procedures do not attempt to articulate all required or
proscribed behavior by its users.

Successful operation of the network requires that all users conduct themselves in a responsible, decent,
ethical and polite manner while using the network. The user is ultimately responsible for his/her actions
in accessing the network. Students are given a district email account to be used as form of
communication with teachers and peers.

Guidelines

1. Access to the networks and to the information technology environment within the District is a privilege
and must be treated as such by all users of the network and its associated systems.

2. Information networks will be used for the purposes of research, education, and school-related business
and operations.

a) Below is a summary of behaviors that are not acceptable:

  a. Email used for non-school related communication.
  b. Harassing email messages or content.
  c. Offensive email messages or content.
  d. Email containing a virus or malicious content.
  e. Sending or reading email at inappropriate times, such as during class instruction.
  f. Sending email to share test answers or promote cheating in any way.
  g. Using the account of another person.
  h. Sending chain email.

b) Below are guidelines for student emails to staff:

  a. Students are encouraged to email staff concerning school-related content and questions.
  b. Teachers will not be expected to answer student email outside of their regular workday,
     although they certainly may do so. For example, an unanswered email to a teacher
     would not excuse a student from turning in an assignment.

3. Any system which requires password access or for which the District requires an account, will only be
used by the authorized user. Account users are ultimately responsible for all activity under their accounts.

4. The resources of the District are limited. All users must exercise prudence in the shared use of this
resource.

Unacceptable Use

The District has the right to take disciplinary action, remove device(s) and networking privileges and/or
take legal action, for any activity characterized as unethical and unacceptable. Unacceptable use activities
constitute, but are not limited to, any activity through which any user:

1. Violates such matters as institutional or third-party copyright, license agreements or other contracts.
The unauthorized use of and/or copying of software is illegal.

2. Interferes with or disrupts other network users, services or equipment. Disruptions include, but are not
limited to: distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation of malware, distributing quantities of
information that overwhelm the system, and/or using a District network to make unauthorized entry into
any other resource accessible via the network.

3. Seeks to gain or gains unauthorized access to information resources.

4. Uses or knowingly allows another to use any device or computer system to devise or execute a scheme
to defraud or to obtain money, property, services, or other things of value by false pretenses, promises,
or representations.

5. Destroys, alters, dismantles or otherwise interferes with the integrity of computer based information
and/or information resources.

6. Invades the privacy of individuals or entities.

7. Uses the network for commercial or political activity.

8. Installs unauthorized software for use on device.

9. Uses a network to access inappropriate materials.

10. Submits, publishes or displays any defamatory, inaccurate, racially offensive, abusive, obscene,
profane, sexually oriented, or threatening materials or messages either publicly or privately.

11. Uses a District network for illegal harassing, vandalizing, inappropriate or obscene purposes, or in
support of such activities.

School District Rights

The District reserves the right to:

1. Monitor all activity. Notwithstanding FERPA and other related laws, students have no expectation of
privacy regarding their use on the school district computer network.

2. Make determinations on whether specific uses of a network are consistent with these acceptable use
procedures.

3. Log network use and monitor storage utilization by users.

4. Determine what is appropriate use.

5. Remove a user's access to the device or network at any time it is determined that the user engaged in
unauthorized activity or violated these acceptable use procedures.

6. Cooperate fully with any investigation concerning or relating to the District's network activity.

School District Internet Code of Conduct

Use of the Internet by students and staff of the District shall be in support of education and research that
is consistent with the mission of the District. Internet use is limited to those persons who have been
issued District-approved accounts. Use will be in accordance with the District's Acceptable Use Procedures
and this Code of Conduct. Users are expected to abide by the following terms and conditions:

1. Protect their Internet log-in information from others.

2. Respect the privacy of other users. Do not use other users' passwords.

3. Be ethical and courteous. Do not send hate, harassing or obscene mail, discriminatory remarks, or
demonstrate other antisocial behaviors.

4. Maintain the integrity of files and data. Do not modify or copy files/data of other users without their
consent.

5. Treat information created by others as the private property of the creator. Respect copyrights.
6. Use any network in a way that does not disrupt its use by others.

7. Do not destroy, modify or abuse the hardware or software in any way.

8. Do not develop or pass on programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computing
system and/or damage the software components of a computer or computing system, such as viruses,
worms or other malware, "chain" messages, etc.

9. Do not use the Internet to access or process pornographic or otherwise inappropriate material.

10. Do not use the Internet for commercial purposes.

The District reserves the right to remove a user's account if it is determined that the user is engaged in
unauthorized activity or is violating this code of conduct.

School District Internet Access Release Form

As a condition of my right to use the School District network resources, including access to the Internet, I
understand and agree to the following:

1. To abide by the District Acceptable Use Procedures and Code of Conduct.

2. That District administrators and designated staff have the right to review any material stored on
District computers in files and to edit or remove any material which they, in their sole discretion, believe
may be unlawful, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable and students hereby waive any right of
privacy which I may otherwise have to such material.

3. That the School District will not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental, or consequential
damages due to information gained and/or obtained via use of the District's network resources.

4. That the School District does not warrant that the functions of any District network, or any network
accessible through District resources, will meet any specific requirements you may have, or that the
network resources will be error-free or uninterrupted.

5. That the School District shall not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental, or consequential
damages (including lost data or information) sustained or incurred in connection with the use, operation,
or inability to use District networks and resources.

6. That the use of the District network(s), including access to public networks, is a privilege which may
be revoked by network administrators at any time for violation of the Acceptable Use Procedures and
Code of Conduct. The School District will be the sole arbiter(s) of what constitutes violation of the
Acceptable Use Procedures or Code of Conduct.

7. In consideration for the privilege of using the School District network resources and in consideration
for having access to the public networks, I hereby release the School District, its operators, and any
institutions with which they are affiliated from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from
my use, or inability to use, the District network resources.


Print Name of User/Student: ________________________________________


I hereby certify that I have read the Acceptable Use Policy and Procedures; that I fully understand their
terms and conditions; and that I will abide by the terms and conditions set forth in this document.


Signature of User/Student: ________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________

Signature of Building Principal: ________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________



Adopted: January 10, 2017
Reviewed: June 11, 2019
Revised: June 8, 2021
Reviewed: June 13, 2023

ASD File: JJA
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Student activities are an important part of the educational process; the Auburn School Board encourages students to participate in a wide variety of co-curricular activities.
Any student organizations must be recommended by the Principal and must be approved by the Board.

Legal References: NH Admin Rules, Sec. Ed 306.26(d), Ed 306.27(b)(5), and Ed 306.27(v)

Adopted: June 12, 2001
Revised: November 10, 2009

ASD File: JJE
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

The Auburn School Board recognizes that students may wish to engage in fundraising activities. All such fundraising activities require prior approval of the Principal.

Student fundraising activities must be for the support of the school mission. Fundraising will not be school sponsored unless it is approved by the Principal. All fundraising money must be deposited in the school activity accounts which shall be maintained according to standards and procedures established by the Principal or his/her designee, and these accounts shall be audited annually.

Adopted: June 12, 2001

ASD File: JJF
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND MANAGEMENT

The Principal shall be responsible for the proper administration of the financial activities of the student activities fund in accordance with state law and appropriate accounting practices and procedures. All monies collected shall be deposited to the student body activities account at the local banks. All payments made from the student activities account shall have approval of the Principal or his/her designee.

Monies raised by student organizations or class activities must be expended for appropriate student activities.

Student activity accounts are subject to auditing at any time by the Business Administrator or his/her designee.

Adopted: June 12, 2001

ASD File: JJG
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
NON-SCHOOL SPONSORED CONTESTS FOR STUDENTS

Non-school sponsored contests may be permitted when the Principal judges that the contest fits into the overall instructional objectives of the school.

Adopted: June 12, 2001

ASD File: JICK
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
PUPIL SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION – BULLYING

I. Definitions (RSA 193-F:3)
1. Bullying. Bullying is hereby defined as a single significant incident or a pattern of incidents involving a written, verbal, or electronic communication, or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another pupil which:
(1) Physically harms a pupil or damages the pupil’s property;
(2) Causes emotional distress to a pupil;
(3) Interferes with a pupil’s educational opportunities;
(4) Creates a hostile educational environment; or
(5) Substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the school.

Bullying shall also include actions motivated by an imbalance of power based on a pupil’s actual or perceived personal characteristics, behaviors, or beliefs, or motivated by the pupil’s association with another person and based on the other person’s characteristics, behaviors, or beliefs.
2. Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is defined as any conduct defined as “bullying” in this policy that is undertaken through the use of electronic devices. For purposes of this policy, any references to the term bullying shall include cyberbullying.
3. Electronic devices. Electronic devices include, but are not limited to, telephones, cellular phones, computers, pagers, electronic mail, instant messaging, text messaging, and websites.
4. School property. School property means all real property and all physical plant and equipment used for school purposes, including public or private school buses or vans.
Any reference in this policy to “parent” shall include parents or legal guardians.

II. Statement Prohibiting Bullying or Cyberbullying of a Pupil (RSA 193-F:4, II(a))
The Board is committed to providing all pupils a safe and secure school environment. This policy is intended to comply with RSA 193-F. Conduct constituting bullying and/or cyberbullying will not be tolerated and is hereby prohibited.
Further, in accordance with RSA 193-F:4, the District reserves the right to address bullying and, if necessary, impose discipline for bullying that:
(1) Occurs on, or is delivered to, school property or a school-sponsored activity or event on or off school property; or
(2) Occurs off of school property or outside of a school-sponsored activity or event, if the conduct interferes with a pupil’s educational opportunities or substantially disrupts the orderly operations of the school or school-sponsored activity or event.
The Superintendent of Schools is responsible for ensuring that this policy is implemented.
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III. Statement prohibiting retaliation or false accusations (RSA 193-F:4, II(b))
False Reporting
A student found to have wrongfully and intentionally accused another of bullying may
face discipline or other consequences, ranging from positive behavioral interventions up to and including suspension or expulsion.
A school employee found to have wrongfully and intentionally accused a student of bullying shall face discipline or other consequences be determined in accordance with applicable law, District policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements.

Reprisal or Retaliation
The District will discipline and take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, or other employee who retaliates against any person who makes a good faith report of alleged bullying or against any person who testifies, assists, or participates in a proceeding or hearing relating to such bullying.
1. The consequences and appropriate remedial action for a student, teacher, school administrator or school volunteer who engages in reprisal or retaliation shall be determined by the Principal after consideration of the nature, severity and circumstances of the act, in accordance with law, Board policies and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
2. Any student found to have engaged in reprisal or retaliation in violation of this policy shall be subject to measures up to, and including, suspension and expulsion.
3. Any teacher or school administrator found to have engaged in reprisal or retaliation in violation of this policy shall be subject to discipline up to, and including, termination of employment.
4. Any school volunteer found to have engaged in reprisal or retaliation in violation of this policy shall be subject to measures up to, and including, exclusion from school grounds.

Process To Protect Pupils From Retaliation
If the alleged victim or any witness expresses to the Principal or other staff member that he/she believes he/she may be retaliated against, the Principal shall develop a process or plan to protect that student from possible retaliation.

Each process or plan may be developed on a case-by-case basis. Suggestions include, but are not limited to, re-arranging student class schedules to minimize their contact, stern warnings to alleged perpetrators, temporary removal of privileges, or other means necessary to protect against possible retaliation.

IV. Protection of all Pupils (RSA 193-F:4, II(c))
This policy shall apply to all pupils and school-aged persons on school district grounds and participating in school district functions, regardless of whether or not such pupil or school-aged person is a student within the District.

V. Disciplinary Consequences For Violations of This Policy (RSA 193-F:4, II(d))
The district reserves the right to impose disciplinary measures against any student who commits an act of bullying, falsely accuses another student of bullying, or who retaliates against any student or witness who provides information about an act of bullying.
In addition to imposing discipline under such circumstances, the board encourages the administration and school district staff to seek alternatives to traditional discipline, including but not limited to early intervention measures, alternative dispute resolution, conflict resolution and other similar measures.

VI. Distribution and Notice of This Policy (RSA 193-F:4, II(e))
Staff and Volunteers
All staff will be provided with a copy of this policy annually. The Superintendent may determine the method of providing the policy (employee handbook, hard copy, etc.).
The Superintendent will ensure that all school employees and volunteers receive annual training on bullying and related district’s policies.

Students
All students will be provided with a copy of this policy annually. The Superintendent may determine the method of providing the policy (student handbook, mailing, hard copy, etc.).
Students will participate in an annual education program which sets out expectations for student behavior and emphasizes an understanding of harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, the District’s prohibition of such conduct and the reasons why the conduct is destructive, unacceptable, and will lead to discipline. Students shall also be informed of the consequences of bullying conduct toward their peers.

The Superintendent, in consultation with staff, may incorporate student anti-bullying training and education into the district’s curriculum, but shall not be required to do so.

Parents
All parents will be provided with a copy of this policy annually. The Superintendent may determine the method of providing the policy (parent handbook, mailing, etc.). Parents will be informed of the program and the means for students to report bullying acts toward them or other students. They will also be told that to help prevent bullying at school they should encourage their children to:
1. Report bullying when it occurs;
2. Take advantage of opportunities to talk to their children about bullying;
3. Inform the school immediately if they think their child is being bullied or is bullying other students;
4. Cooperate fully with school personnel in identifying and resolving incidents.

Additional Notice and School District Programs

The Board may, from time to time, host or schedule public forums in which it will address the anti-bullying policy, discuss bullying in the schools, and consult with a variety of individuals including teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, school psychologists and other interested persons.

VII. Procedure for Reporting Bullying (RSA 193-F:4, II(f))
At each school, the Principal shall be responsible for receiving complaints of alleged violations of this policy.

Student Reporting
1. Any student who believes he or she has been the victim of bullying should report the alleged acts immediately to the Principal. If the student is more comfortable reporting the alleged act to a person other than the Principal, the student may tell any school district employee or volunteer about the alleged bullying.
2. Any school employee or volunteer who witnesses, receives a report of, or has knowledge or belief that bullying may have occurred shall inform the Principal as soon as possible, but no later than the end of that school day.
3. The Principal may develop a system or method for receiving anonymous reports of bullying.
Although students, parents, volunteers and visitors may report anonymously, formal disciplinary action may not be based solely on an anonymous report. Independent verification of the anonymous report shall be necessary in order for any disciplinary action to be applied.
4. The administration may develop student reporting forms to assist students and staff in filing such reports. An investigation shall still proceed even if a student is reluctant to fill out the designated form and chooses not to do so.
5. Upon receipt of a report of bullying, the Principal shall commence an investigation consistent with the provisions of Section XI of this policy.

Staff Reporting
1. An important duty of the staff is to report acts or behavior that they witness that appears to constitute bullying.
2. All district employees and volunteers shall encourage students to tell them about acts that may constitute bullying. For young students, staff members may provide direct assistance to the student.
3. Any school employee or volunteer who witnesses, receives a report of, or has knowledge or belief that bullying may have occurred shall inform the Principal as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the that school day.
4. Upon receipt of a report of bullying, the Principal shall commence an investigation consistent with the provisions of Section XI of this policy.

Parent Reporting
Any person who believes that his/her student is being bullied or has been bullied will report the
incident immediately to the principal.

VIII. Procedure for Internal Reporting Requirements (RSA 193-F:4, II(g))
In order to satisfy the reporting requirements of RSA 193-F:6, the Principal or designee shall be responsible for completing all New Hampshire Department of Education forms and reporting documents of substantiated incidents of bullying. Said forms shall be completed within 10 school days of any substantiated incident. Upon completion of such forms, the Principal or designee shall retain a copy for himself and shall forward one copy to the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall maintain said forms in a safe and secure location.

IX. Notifying Parents of Alleged Bullying (RSA 193-F:4, II(h))
The Principal shall report to the parents of a student who has been reported as a victim of bullying and to the parents of a student who has been reported as a perpetrator of bullying within 48 hours of receiving the report. Such notification may be made by telephone, writing or personal conference. The date, time, method, and location (if applicable) of such notification and communication shall be noted in the report. All notifications shall be consistent with the student privacy rights under the applicable provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).

X. Waiver of Notification Requirement (RSA 193-F:4, II(i))
The Superintendent may, within a 48 hour time period, grant the Principal a waiver from the requirement that the parents of the alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator be notified of the filing of a report. A waiver may only be granted if the Superintendent deems such a waiver to be in the best interest of the victim or perpetrator. Any waiver granted shall be in writing.

XI. Investigative Procedures (RSA 193-F:4, II(j))
1. Upon receipt of a report of bullying, the Principal shall, within 5 school days, initiate an
investigation into the alleged act. If the Principal is directly and personally involved with a
complaint or is closely related to a party to the complaint, then the Superintendent shall direct
another district employee to conduct the investigation.
2. The investigation may include documented interviews with the alleged victim, alleged
perpetrator and any witnesses. All interviews shall be conducted privately, separately and shall
be confidential. Each individual will be interviewed separately and at no time will the alleged
victim and perpetrator be interviewed together during the investigation.
3. If the alleged bullying was in whole or in part cyberbullying, the Principal may ask students
and/or parents to provide the District with printed copies of e-mails, text messages, website
pages, or other similar electronic communications.
4. A maximum of 10 school days shall be the limit for the initial filing of incidents and completion
of the investigative procedural steps.
5. Factors the Principal or other investigator may consider during the course of the investigation,
including but not limited to:
-Description of incident, including the nature of the behavior;
-How often the conduct occurred;
-Whether there were past incidents or past continuing patterns of behavior;
-The characteristics of parties involved, (name, grade, age, etc.);
-The identity and number of individuals who participated in bullying behavior;
-Where the alleged incident(s) occurred;
-Whether the conduct adversely affected the student’s education or educational
environment;
-Whether the alleged victim felt or perceived an imbalance or power as a result of the
reported incident; and
-The date, time and method in which parents or legal guardians of all parties involved were
contacted.
6. The Principal shall complete the investigation within 10 school days of receiving the initial
report. If the Principal needs more than 10 school days to complete the investigation, the
Superintendent may grant an extension of up to 7 school days. In the event such extension is
granted, the Principal shall notify in writing all parties involved of the granting of the extension.
7. Whether a particular action or incident constitutes a violation of this policy shall require a
determination based on all facts and surrounding circumstances and shall include recommended
remedial steps necessary to stop the bullying and a written final report to the Principal.
8. Students who are found to have violated this policy may face discipline in accordance with
other applicable board policies, up to and including suspension. Students facing discipline will be
afforded all due process required by law.

XII. Response to Remediate Substantiated Instances of Bullying (RSA 193-F:4, II(k))
Consequences and appropriate remedial actions for a student or staff member who commits one or more
acts of bullying or retaliation may range from positive behavioral interventions up to and including
suspension or expulsion of students and dismissal from employment for staff members.

Consequences for a student who commits an act of bullying or retaliation shall be varied and graded
according to the nature of the behavior, the developmental age of the student, and the student’s history
of problem behaviors and performance. Remedial measures shall be designed to correct the problem
behavior, prevent another occurrence of the problem, protect and provide support for the victim, and
take corrective action for documented systematic problems related to bullying.

Examples of consequences may include, but are not limited to:
Admonishment
Temporary removal from classroom
Deprivation of privileges
Classroom or administrative detention
Referral to disciplinarian
In-school suspension
Out-of-school suspension
Expulsion

Examples of remedial measures may include, but are not limited to:
Restitution
Mediation
Peer support group
Corrective instruction or other relevant learning experience
Behavior assessment
Student counseling
Parent conferences
In support of this policy, the Board promotes preventative educational measures to create greater
awareness of aggressive behavior, including bullying. The Board encourages the Superintendent to work
collaboratively with all staff members to develop responses other than traditional discipline as a way to
remediate substantiated instances of bullying.

XIII. Reporting of Substantiated Incidents to the Superintendent (RSA 193-F:4, II(l)
The Principal shall forward all substantiated reports of bullying to the Superintendent upon completion of
the Principal’s investigation.

XIV. Communication With Parents Upon Completion of Investigation (RSA 193-F:4, II(m)
1. Within two school days of completing an investigation, the Principal will notify the students
involved in person of his/her findings and the result of the investigation.
2. The Principal will notify via telephone the parents of the alleged victim and alleged
perpetrator of the results of the investigation. The Principal will also send a letter to the parents
within 24 hours again notifying them of the results of the investigation.
3. If the parents request, the Principal shall schedule a meeting with them to further explain
his/her findings and reasons for his/her actions.
4. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other law concerning student privacy, the District will not disclose educational records of students including the discipline and remedial action assigned to those students and the parents of other students involved in a bullying incident.

XV. Appeal
1. For non-disciplinary remedial actions where no other review procedures govern, the parents of the pupils involved in the bullying shall have the right to appeal the Principal’s decision to the Superintendent in writing within five (5) school days. The Superintendent shall review the Principal’s decision and issue a written decision within ten (10) school days. If the aggrieved party is still not satisfied with the outcome, the aggrieved party may file a written request for review by the School Board within ten (10) school days of the Superintendent’s decision. The School Board will adhere to all applicable New Hampshire Department of Education administrative rules.
2. The procedures under RSA 193:13, Ed 317, and District policies establish the due process and appeal rights for students disciplined for acts of bullying.
3. The School Board or its designee will inform parents of any appeal rights they may have to the New Hampshire State Board of Education.

XVI. School Officials (RSA 193-F:4, II(n)
The Superintendent of schools is responsible for ensuring that this policy is implemented.

XVII. Capture of Audio Recordings on School Buses
Pursuant to RSA 570-A:2, notice is hereby given that the Board authorizes audio recordings to be made in conjunction with video recordings of the interior of school buses while students are being transported to and from school or school activities. The Superintendent shall ensure that there is a sign informing the occupants of school buses that such recordings may occur.

XVIII. Use of Video or Audio Recordings in Student Discipline Matters
The District reserves the right to use audio and/or video recording devices on District property (including school buses) to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all staff, students and visitors. Placement and location of such devices will be established in accordance with the provisions of Policies EEAA, EEAE and ECAF.

In the event an audio or video recording is used as part of a student discipline proceeding, such video may become part of a student’s education record. If an audio or video recording does become part of a student’s education record, the provisions of Policy JRA shall apply.
The Superintendent is authorized to contact the District’s attorney for a full legal opinion relative in the event of such an occurrence.

Legal References:
RSA 193-F:3, RSA 570-A:2 NH Admin Rules, Section Ed 306.04(a)(8)

Adopted: January 9, 2001
Adopted: August 10, 2004
Revised: May 13, 2008
Revised: April 13, 2010
Revised: December 14, 2010

ASD File: JCB
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO HIGH SCHOOL

1. The Auburn School District maintains an agreement with Pinkerton Academy to educate its high school students. That agreement allows up to 5% of a class to attend another public high school.
2. Parents who would like their children to attend a public high school other than Pinkerton Academy are asked to do the following:
a. Acquire written authorization to attend the desired school from that school district’s Superintendent and/or designee;
b. Provide written request for tuition payment by the Auburn School Board to the desired District if other than Pinkerton Academy. This request shall include acknowledgement of the parental responsibility for transportation.
c. The Auburn School Board must receive notification of the intention of a student to attend another public high school on or before September 15 in the year prior to the student’s initial attendance.

Adopted: January 12, 1994
Adopted: October 12, 1999
Adopted: March 10, 2003
Revised: May 13, 2008
Revised: April 13, 2010
Revised: June 11, 2013