FILE:  JCEC

DEMONSTRATIONS OF STUDENTS

It is recognized that individual students or groups of students may, from time to time, feel that certain policies of the Concordia Parish School Board are in need of change, or that the administration of such policies is not producing the effect desired by the Board for the education of the students.  Such students have a right to express their opinions, in a proper manner, and have the opportunity to discuss any problem with their teachers and principal.  It is the duty of the principal to always keep lines of communication open with his/her students, and to listen to the complaints in a fair and sincere manner.

It is the responsibility of the principal to maintain order at each school.  The Superintendent shall be notified of any incipient unrest in any student body.  No disorderly demonstrations, sit-ins, lock-ins; nor damages to school grounds, school plants, or school records shall be tolerated.  Any type of demonstration that prevents the orderly progress of a school day, that prevents normal class functions, or that prevents nonparticipating students from their usual class activity, shall not be tolerated.  Students participating in such demonstrations shall be immediately suspended and removed from the campus; by force if necessary.  Students suspended shall not be allowed to return to the campus until the suspension is terminated by the Superintendent. 

Ref:     Jenkins v. Louisiana State Board of Education, 506 F.2d 992 (5th Cir.,1975)

Concordia Parish School Board