All reports of conduct in violation of this policy shall be promptly investigated by the school principal or his/her designee. Where violations of criminal law may have occurred, the principal, in consultation with the Superintendent or his/her designee, shall report the matter to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Principals who receive complaints of violation of this policy shall investigate such complaints, and shall report the complaints, the scope and elements of their investigations, the findings of their investigations, and actions they propose to take, if any, to the Superintendent for approval within ten (10) school days of receipt of such complaints. The Superintendent will respond to such submissions within five (5) school days, approving the proposal or directing further or different action.
In assessing the existences of a violation of this policy and the appropriate discipline, the principal or designee shall consider the nature and extent of the conduct, the age of the student(s) involved, the context in which the alleged conduct occurred, and any prior history of conduct prohibited by this policy on the part of the violator.