Every board of directors, unless
otherwise specifically provided by law, shall:
(1) Enforce the rules prescribed by the superintendent of
public instruction for the government of schools, pupils, and
certificated employees.
(2) Adopt and make available to each pupil, teacher and
parent in the district reasonable written rules regarding pupil
conduct, discipline, and rights, including but not limited to
short-term suspensions as referred to in RCW 28A.600.015 and
suspensions in excess of ten consecutive days. Such rules shall
not be inconsistent with any of the following: Federal statutes
and regulations, state statutes, common law, and the rules of the
superintendent of public instruction. The board's rules shall
include such substantive and procedural due process guarantees as
prescribed by the superintendent of public instruction under RCW 28A.600.015. When such rules are made available to each pupil,
teacher, and parent, they shall be accompanied by a detailed
description of rights, responsibilities, and authority of
teachers and principals with respect to the discipline of pupils
as prescribed by state statutory law, the superintendent of
public instruction, and the rules of the school district.
For the purposes of this subsection, computation of days
included in "short-term" and "long-term" suspensions shall be
determined on the basis of consecutive school days.
(3) Suspend, expel, or discipline pupils in accordance with
RCW 28A.600.015.
[2006 c 263 § 901; 1997 c 265 § 4; 1990 c 33 § 496; 1979 ex.s. c 173 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 97 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 254 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 268 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 223 §28A.58.101 . Prior: 1969 c 53 § 1, part; 1967 ex.s. c 29 § 1, part; 1967 c 12 § 1, part; 1965 ex.s. c 49 § 1, part; 1963 c 104 § 1, part; 1963 c 5 § 1, part; 1961 c 305 § 1, part; 1961 c 237 § 1, part; 1961 c 66 § 1, part; 1955 c 68 § 2, part. Formerly RCW 28A.58.101, 28.58.100(2), (6).]
NOTES:
Findings -- Purpose -- Part headings not law -- 2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Severability -- 1997 c 265: See note following RCW 13.40.160.
Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 254: See note following RCW 28A.410.120.