The Irvine Unified School District believes that all children should have their unique
needs met, even in instances where the child has violated the rules of the District or the
laws of the State. Therefore, in instances of student discipline the District will seek a
mechanism of dealing with the student which extinguishes negative behavior, while
continuing the education of the student. Suspension and expulsion shall be used within the
above guidelines, according to the laws of California and the United States as alternatives
only when the need for the safety and learning of other students outweighs the needs of
the individual.
To help achieve a positive learning climate within a safe school environment, District
principals shall be charged with maintaining order by making the rules and policies
concerning student conduct widely available and enforcing them uniformly within the
framework of the District’s commitment to the uniqueness of each student.
Adopted: January 27, 1989
