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Goals of the Code of Conduct <br />●Create a blueprint for promoting good conduct, good citizenship, and good character for every student in <br />the district. <br />● Implement a district-wide approach to discipline and student support that is restorative, accountable, and <br />equitable for students, families, and staff. <br />● Amend current disciplinary policies and practices in order to reduce over use and disproportional use of <br />referrals and suspensions that adversely impact students of color and students with disabilities. <br />● Ensure equitable treatment of every student, recognizing the uniqueness and strengths of each student <br />and allowing for differences in time, attention, instruction, and support so that every student can succeed <br />academically and participate responsibly in our shared community. <br />● Implement consistent consequences, interventions, and classroom disciplinary practices across schools. <br />●Support students’ development of social and emotional competencies linked to readiness to learn, <br />academic engagement, and college, career, and life success. <br />