Nixon’s school wide discipline policy is consistent with the standards of student conduct [reg. 5131 (a)] contained within the Rules and Regulations of the ABC Board of Education.  The standards of student conduct state that “Student conduct shall reflect consideration for the rights and privileges of others.  Students shall respect constituted authority.  State laws relating to pupil conduct and behavior shall be enforced.”

Education Code 48900: GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION

1. Cause, attempt to cause, or threaten to cause physical injury to another person.
2. Possess knife, explosive, or other dangerous object.
3. Cause or attempt to cause damage to school or private property.
4. Disrupt school activities or defy the valid authority of school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties.