district student handbook 2013-2014 - Union County Vocational ...

NOTE: Students are responsible for purchasing caps and
gowns for use during the graduation ceremony.
12.3 Community Service
Every student is encouraged to complete a total of 40 hours of
community service while attending Union County Vocational-
Technical Schools. Twenty hours should be completed by the
end of the sophomore year and the remainder before
graduation. These hours should be fulfilled with at least two
different community service activities.
13.0 Search and Seizure
School lockers remain the property of the district even when
used by students. Lockers are subject to administrative search
in the interests of school safety, sanitation, discipline,
enforcement of school regulations and search by law
enforcement officials on presentation of a proper warrant.
Students shall be informed of this policy when lockers are
assigned. A student's locker and possessions may be
searched by school officials provided that the official has
reasonable grounds to suspect that the search will turn up
evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the
law or the rules of the school. The extent or scope of the
search will be reasonably related to the objectives of the search
and not excessively intrusive. If illegal objects or controlled
dangerous substances are found, the chief school administrator
and the local police shall be notified immediately. The student
will be disciplined according to board policy and may be
prosecuted in accordance with the law. Each student shall
have the privilege of using a locker for personal belongings.
The locker is designed for the use of one student only.
Combinations should be kept private and not shared with other
students. It is expected that lockers are to be kept clean and
free of debris. The hallway is not to be used to store personal
items, books or bags.
13.1 Substance Abuse Searches
Searches conducted by staff when there is suspicion that
substance abuse laws and policies are being violated will be
based on the reasonable grounds required by this policy.
When law enforcement officials conduct searches, the more
stringent grounds required by law must be applied.
14.0 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
The Union County Vocational-Technical Schools prohibits
acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying. A safe and civil
environment in school is necessary for pupils to learn and
achieve high academic standards. Harassment, intimidation
or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is
conduct that disrupts both a pupil’s ability to learn and a