Safe Schools 
SAFE SCHOOLS IN THE GA/AL DISTRICT
School security is a national concern. Throughout the United States, youth crime and violence threaten to undermine the safety of our students’ learning environment. Since the Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) represent a cross-section of Americana, all partners in our community education process must understand and support the principles underlying a safe and secure learning environment as applied to creating a safe school. The underlying principles all relate to student rights to a safe and secure learning environment free from the threat or fear of physical violence; free from drugs, alcohol, weapons and other prohibited items; free from hazing, bullying or intimidation; and, free from gang or criminal activity.
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) follows guidance for the Department of Defense and also issues instructions and policies concerning our schools. DoDEA Regulation 2051.1, Disciplinary Rules and Procedures (August 16, 1996) outlines student conduct expectations and disciplinary consequences that may be invoked when the conduct of a student poses an immediate threat to his/her safety or the safety of others in the school. This regulation is supplemented with interim guidance which updates and standardizes the policy and procedures for disciplinary action for all students enrolled in schools under the Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools issued June 28, 2005. These student conduct expectations apply to student conduct that is related to a school activity while on school property; while en route between school and home, to include school buses; during lunch period; during or while going to or coming from all school-sponsored events/activities that affect the missions or operations of the school or district including field trips, sporting events, stadium assemblies, and evening school-related activities.
Violence, threats of violence, prohibited items, gang or criminal behavior, and bullying or intimidation will not be tolerated. Perpetrating a bomb threat or complicity in the act is grounds for expulsion. Additionally, local military regulations and laws may authorize criminal prosecution for such actions. Therefore, it is incumbent upon all community education partners – students, parents, military leaders, administrators, faculty and staff – to understand the serious nature of actions violating the principle student freedoms and the scope of authority over infractions as outlined in DDESS Interim Guidance for Student Discipline. The administration at each school is responsible for the management of student behavior. Specific rules and regulations are outlined in the student handbook for each school. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of the Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools Interim Guidance for Student Behavior, please contact your local school for a copy.
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