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may require a conference involving the student, parents, teacher(s), school administrator
and counselor.

Administrative Level:
A student may be REFERRED DIRECTLY to the principal or designee if he/she has violated
the Student Code of Conduct. Every campus at Rio Grande City CISD develops a handbook
in addition to the RGCCISD Student Code of Conduct. In meeting each campus’ unique
needs, differences may be noted in the handbook. In accordance with the law, in case of
conflict between the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook, the Student Code
of Conduct will prevail. The Student Code of Conduct is adopted by the District’s Board of
Trustees and has the force of policy. In accordance with state law, the Rio Grande City CISD
Student Code of Conduct will be made available to every student. Parents and students are
responsible for reading and returning the proof of receipt form to the office.

The principal or designee has the option of taking any of the following measures:
 Conference with student and notification of parent.
 Conferences that may include parent/guardian, teacher, student, counselor and any
other staff member.
 Conference with parent/guardian and student resulting in suspension from school
for up to 3 days in accordance with school board policies.

 Immediate suspension from school, placement at an alternative center or a possible
recommendation to the superintendent for expulsion. This action will be exercised
as an option when the safety or health of the student(s) is involved or persistent
disruption of class occurs.

In accordance with state law, the Rio Grande City CISD Student Code of Conduct will be
posted at each school campus or will be available for review at the office of the principal.

State law requires certain disciplinary actions for certain offenses. The following offenses
require placement in a: Disciplinary Alternative Education Program: All Campus Policy Is
Subject to District Student Code of Conduct.
 Conduct that contains elements of simple assault or terrorist threat
 Possessing, using, or being under the influence of:

 Marijuana or controlled substance in amount not constituting a felony.
 Dangerous drug in amount not constituting a felony.
 Possessing, using, or being under the influence of alcohol.

 Conduct containing the elements of offense related to abuse of glue or aerosol paint
or relating to volatile chemicals.

 Conduct containing elements of public lewdness or indecent exposure.
 Conduct that is a felony that occurs on or off school property.
 Retaliation against a school employee, either on or off school property and when not
combined with another offense.