USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE

USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE

ag5630BAdopted August 24, 2017

5630B - USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE

District personnel may use reasonable physical force upon a student necessary to maintain a safe learning environment. They may also use reasonable physical force upon a student necessary to protect:

  1. a staff member's personal safety;
  2. the safety of another staff member or visitor;
  3. the safety of the student or other students;
  4. school property from damage or destruction;
  5. themselves and others from danger arising from a dangerous weapon or object which is in the possession of or control of a student.