Code of Conduct
The Board of Education of the Victor Central School District is committed to providing a safe and orderly school environment where students may receive and District personnel may deliver quality educational services without disruption or interference. Responsible behavior by students, teachers, other District personnel, parents and other visitors is essential to achieving this goal.
The District has a long-standing set of expectations for conduct on school property and at school functions. Our Code of Conduct is built on the shared values of civility, mutual respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, honesty, and integrity.By clearly defining what is expected, describing the possible consequences for unacceptable behavior, and ensuring discipline is fair and consistent, the Code of Conduct helps protect the well-being of every member of our school community. In short, the Board of Education adopts this Code of Conduct to ensure that Victor Central Schools are places where every student feels safe, respected, and ready to learn, every day.
When and Where Does This Apply?
The Code of Conduct applies to all students whenever they are part of the Victor Central School community, not just during the school day. This includes:
- while students are in any Victor Central School building or on school grounds
- when they are riding in school vehicles
- when they are participating in or attending any school-related or district-sponsored event, such as field trips, sports games, concerts, or club activities, whether these events happen on school property or at other locations like parks, private businesses, other schools or even our of the state or country at school-sponsored events
In addition, the Code also applies to behavior that happens outside of school hours and off school property, including online environments, if those actions could negatively impact the learning environment or the well-being of our school community.
Who Was Involved?
This code was developed in consultation with teachers, administrators, school board members, other school service professionals, students and parents/legal guardians. This code is also compliant with the Dignity for All Students Act (Dignity Act). The intent of the amended Dignity Act is to provide all public school students with an environment free from harassment, bullying (including cyberbullying) and discrimination, as well as to foster civility in public schools. The Dignity Act focuses on the prevention of discriminatory behaviors, including harassment/bullying, through the promotion of educational measures meant to positively impact school culture and climate.