CNG Code of Honor & Disciplinary Policy

SEARCH OF BACKPACK, PHONE, AND/OR LOCKER PROCEEDINGS

Backpack Search

1. The Administrator should invite the student into the office and ensure another adult is present.

2. Administrator should request the student to open his/her backpack.

a. If a student agrees, the backpack is opened and searched by the Administrator.

b. If a student refuses, the student’s parents are to be called and asked to come to school to meet with the Administrator, second adult, and student.

• If parents agree, the backpack is opened

  and searched by the Administrator.

• If parents do not agree, the backpack cannot be searched. Instead it is recommended that the Administrator write a letter to parents and place in the file of the student.

  NOTE: Children and Adolescents: Police can be involved but this is only done as a last resort. If the Administration feels it is critical to get the information/search the backpack, the School Director needs to be consulted and will make the final decision.

Phone Search

Follow the same procedures as for “Backpack Search.”

3. In case the phone is needed regarding a Child Protection case (potential grave offense with legal implication): The Administrator handling the case will need to wrap the cell phone in aluminum foil so that the photos cannot be taken off the phone via the web. The cell phone should then be locked in a drawer with access only by the School Director. The CNG Designated Safeguarding Lead and/or the CNG Deputy Safeguarding Lead should be informed of the case and will then provide follow up if required.

4. Students must allow his/her phone to be opened in order for information on the phone to be searched.

5. It is better to ask what might be found on the cell phone, instead of to begin looking at pictures, information, etc.

Locker Search

1. Administrator should meet the student at his/ her locker and ensure another adult is present.

2. Administrator should request the student to open his/her locker. As the locker is school property, we have the right to look at it, but prefer to have the student present.

3. NOTE: Children and Adolescents: Police can be involved but this is only done as a last resort. If the Administrator feels it is critical to get the information/search the locker, the School Director needs to be consulted and will make the final decision.

SECURITY PROCEDURES REGARDING SECURITY FOOTAGE

CNG Security procedures Regarding Video

1. For any faculty member, student or parent who has a concern about something that happened on campus (theft, bullying, inappropriate behavior, etc.), they should file a report to the appropriate person:

• Valuable item - Security Office on the third floor of the Administrative Building

• Behavior/Investigation - Building Principal

2. For Missing Valuable Items, the Security Office will utilize its systems to do everything possible to locate the missing item. At times the Security Office may assist with the location of phones or other technology through search applications to find where the device is located.

3. For Behavior/Investigation, the Associate Principal or Principal will review the report, investigate , and determine if video footage is needed. If video footage is needed, the Administrator will reach out to the Security Office with the details so the video can be given an initial review.

4. Security videos are only reviewed by

• Members of the Directors’ Committee and select Members of the CNG Security Team.

• When footage is located, a clip of the footage will be sent by security to the appropriate person: School Director and/or Princi-

  pals/Associate Principals for follow up.

• Due to the requirements of Colombian law regarding data protection, students and/or parents are not allowed to watch the security footage in the Security Office. Parents and students can be shown these video clips, always in the presence of an Administrator in the office of the School Director or the Principal/Associate Principal.

SYSTEMS FOR GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY FOR CNG STUDENT-ATHLETES

Eligibility Standards

In order to represent CNG, all student-athletes must meet the following Eligibility Standards:

Academic Eligibility

Students must maintain a 2.8 GPA, have no academic grades below 2.5, in order to participate in athletics and co-curricular activities. Academic standing will be based on the most recent completed quarter and mid-season checks. Students not meeting academic standing will be ineligible for playing or practicing until grades are raised and/or a written plan of improvement has been completed. Improvement plans must be developed by the teacher(s), head coach, and Athletics Office. The appropriate Division Administrator must approve the final plan.

Behavior Eligibility

Students are expected to demonstrate high standards of behavior. A serious offence or multiple minor offenses may lead to suspension from one or more

games and/or practices. Students suspended from school will not be allowed to participate in co-curricular activities for a given period determined by the Administration. Division level administration will decide if individual students on Behavior Probation, Behavior Advisement, or Matriculation Hold may participate based on the student’s developmental level, the seriousness of the offense(s), and the student prior record.

Attendance Eligibility

School Attendance - Students are expected to demonstrate responsibility in school. Students with excessive unexcused tardies and/or absences will face restrictions or suspension from athletic activities. On the days of sport or organization events, students must attend all classes in order to participate.

Practice Attendance- Commitment to a sport means attending the scheduled practices. Students who miss practice will have, as a minimum, decreased playing time. A consistent lack of attendance may result in removal from the playing team.

Following the policy of progressive discipline outlined in the CNG Code of Honor, the Division Administrator and Director of Athletics will determine the appropriate level of placement based on the severity of the offense(s) and the student’s prior disciplinary record:

1. Level 1 of eligibility standards -- A minimum of one missed game, written plan created, and student placed on Athletic Probation

2. Level 2 of eligibility standards -- A minimum of two weeks of missed practices and games. The student may not attend Binationals or any athletic event involving travel.

3. Level 3 of eligibility standards-- Removal from the team for the remainder of the school year. The student will be prohibited from all extracurricular activities during this time.

Exceptions to minimum eligibility rules may only be made in special cases as determined by a Review Committee composed of at least one administrator, as well as teachers, sponsors and/or coaches as dictated by the necessities of the case. The Division Administrator will review and approve the final decision.

Eligibility Review Schedule

The schedule for eligibility review will take place at the end of all marking periods, at the beginning of seasons, at the start of the quarterfinals, and before all tournaments.

Signed Student-Athlete and Parent Agreements

CNG student-athletes are required to demonstrate good behavior and sportsmanship in games. Additionally, as outlined in our CNG Code of Honor and Disciplinary Policy, all members of the school community must also demonstrate appropriate behavior at athletic events. As a result, student-athletes as well as their coaches and parents are also required to serve as role models at sporting events and to follow the school Honor Code. Signed agreements will be required for participation in the sports program as well as attendance at in-school and out-of-school events.

Board Approved Policy 10 June 2019

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