The Board of Education recognizes that the primary purpose of the district is to provide an atmosphere for learning and education. Any action by an individual or group aimed at disrupting, interfering or delaying the education process or having such effect, is hereby declared to be in violation of Board policy. The Board shall approve rules and regulations to effect this policy as required by Education Law §2801.
The Board also recognizes its responsibility to protect school property and declares its intent to take any and all legal action to prevent its damage or destruction. The Board will also seek restitution from, and prosecution of, any person or persons who willfully damage school property.
It is not the intent of this policy to limit freedom of speech or peaceful assembly. The purpose of the rules and regulations is to prevent abuse of the rights of others and to maintain public order, not to prevent or restrain controversy or dissent.
Cross-ref: 1240-R, Visitors to the School Regulation
5230, Student Social Events
5311.4, Care of School Property by Students
5312, Prohibited Conduct
Ref: Education Law §2801
Note: Policy added
[The Education Law requires all Boards of Education to adopt a written policy regarding public order on school property.]
Policy Adopted: July 24, 1996 Wayne Central School District
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