The schools are established for the benefit of all students. The
educational purposes of the schools are accomplished best in a climate
of student behavior that is socially acceptable and conducive to the
learning and teaching process. Student behavior that disrupts this
process or that infringes upon the rights of other individuals will
not be tolerated. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorses
a zero tolerance policy toward school related violent crime. The Board
reaffirms its support of the administrative staff and teachers in taking
all necessary steps to enforce and implement all Board policies pertaining
to the maintenance of appropriate student behavior. Important among
these rules are those in the areas of conduct, corporal punishment,
suspensions, expulsions, and climate for learning. (Excerpt from Board
Policy) |