File: JICFA - HAZING

The School Committee forbids hazing in any form. Should an alleged instance of hazing occur the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 269 sections 17, 18, and 19 as described in JICFA-E shall be adhered to. In addition the Superintendent of schools and the School Committee chairman shall immediately be notified of the circumstances of the complaint and the actions taken.

Any student found guilty of a charge of hazing shall be subject to the following disciplinary action:

1st Offense -     Suspension not to exceed five (5) days. Such suspension may be in-house at the discretion
                         of the Principal.

2nd Offense -    Suspension not to exceed ten (10) days.

3rd Offense -     Suspension pending a hearing for expulsion.

Any employee found guilty of a charge of hazing shall be subject to the following disciplinary action:

1st Offense -     Suspension without pay not to exceed five (5) days.

2nd Offense -    Suspension for a thirty (30) day period and recommendation to the Superintendent
                          relative to dismissal.

Any organization found guilty of a charge of hazing shall lose the privilege of using school facilities for a period of time as determined by the School Committee.

LEGAL REF.:  M.G.L. 269:17; 269:18; 269:19

 
Bedford Public Schools - approved June 15, 2004