Article X, MTA

Policy Number

Link to Policy

Summary

BP, AR 5144

Student Discipline

This policy emphasizes creating a safe, supportive, and positive school environment where students can learn and succeed. The focus is on encouraging good behavior through clear expectations, effective classroom management, and parental involvement, rather than relying on harsh punishments.

BP, AR 5144.1

Suspension and Discipline Due Process

This policy sets the rules for student behavior and discipline in the district to maintain a safe and orderly school environment. It outlines when and how students can be suspended or expelled and ensures that discipline is applied fairly and consistently.

AR 5131.41

Seclusion and Restraint

This policy ensures that schools maintain a safe environment while protecting students from harmful disciplinary practices.

BP, AR 4158

Employee Security

This policy ensures a safe workplace for school employees by outlining protections, reporting procedures, and emergency responses.

Code

Link to Law

Summary

Ed Code 44014

Assault on an Employee

California Education Code § 44014 requires school employees to report any threats or attacks against school staff to law enforcement. If a student or someone else threatens or harms a teacher or school worker, the incident must be reported to help ensure safety on campus. This law is meant to protect educators and staff by making sure serious incidents are documented and handled appropriately.

Ed Code 44807

Teachers holding student to account for behavior

Teachers have the authority to maintain order and discipline in the classroom and on school grounds. It essentially gives teachers the responsibility to ensure student safety and allows them to use reasonable force if necessary to protect students, maintain order, and prevent harm. However, this does not give teachers unlimited power—any actions taken must be within legal and ethical boundaries.

Ed Code 49331, 49332, 49333

Injurious Objects

49331, 49332, 49333

These laws help keep schools safe by allowing staff to remove dangerous objects from students and involve authorities when necessary.

Ed Code 49079

Teacher informed of disciplinary action

California Education Code § 49079 requires schools to inform teachers if a student has engaged in violent or dangerous behavior in the past three years. This helps teachers be aware of potential safety concerns in the classroom. However, the information must be kept confidential and only used to protect students and staff. The goal is to ensure a safe learning environment while respecting student privacy.

G.C. 995

Defense of a Public Employee

California Government Code § 995 states that public employees have the right to legal defense provided by their employer (a government agency) if they are sued for actions they took while performing their job duties. However, this protection does not apply if the employee was acting outside their official duties, engaging in misconduct, or breaking the law. Essentially, if a government worker is sued for doing their job properly, the government will cover their legal defense.

Plan/Link

Summary

Workplace Violence Protection Plan

Our establishment’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) addresses the hazards known to

be associated with the four types of workplace violence as defined by Labor Code (LC) section

6401.9. California SB 553 requires California employers to establish, implement, and maintain at all

times in all work areas an effective Workplace Violence Protection Plan (WVPP).

Illness and Injury Prevention Plan

This document outlines safety rules and instructions to protect employees from hazards they may be exposed at work sites and unique to their job assignments