Board holds first reading of updated student code of conduct; second reading set for June 2

At the board meeting administrators presented a first reading of recommended updates to the Kings Park code of conduct, based on proposals from the districtwide discipline committee.

Dr. Moreno summarized changes by level: add language in Level 2 for failure to return district property (including textbooks) and for inappropriate use of student IDs; add a progression to address disruptive behavior at elementary levels (so not all disruptive incidents default to Level 5); remove repetitive language and add a disposition list adjustment at Level 3; add reckless use of property that results in damage to the Level 3 progression; include staff in the forging‑signature language in Level 4; and broaden Level 5 language to include additional categories of intentional property damage. The draft also highlights expectations for behavior during emergency drills and clarifies that staff may offer voluntary first‑aid/CPR training to building emergency response teams.

The presenter said the recommendations came from a committee meeting on April 14 and that the draft has highlighted changes available in the packet for board review. Administrators asked trustees to provide any additional feedback prior to the second reading and vote on June 2; once adopted the final code will be published in the district calendar and on the district website and distributed to students and families.

Why it matters: the code of conduct governs disciplinary responses across grade levels; the proposed changes aim to clarify progressive steps for disciplinary infractions and to add specific references to contemporary use of student IDs and emergency‑drill expectations.

Board members had no immediate questions during the first reading; the board will accept additional comments ahead of the June 2 vote.