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Corporal Punishment

Corporal punishment is permitted as a corrective action to certain rule infractions in order to preserve an effective and orderly educational environment. Factors of student size and age, and the physical, mental and emotional conditions of the student shall be considered before the administration of any corporal punishment.

Corporal punishment shall be limited to spanking or paddling and shall be administered only in accordance with the following guidelines:

1. The student will be informed of the reason(s) for corporal punishment.

2. Corporal punishment must be administered by the school principal or assistant principal.

3. The instrument to be used in administering corporal punishment shall be approved by the principal.

4. The administration of corporal punishment shall be performed in the presence of one other professional employee of the district and in a designated place out of view of other students.

A record shall be maintained on each administration of corporal punishment.