Policy JKA
Corporal Punishment
School Board Approved: June 6, 2005
No teacher, administrator, student, or other person will subject a student to corporal punishment or condone the use of corporal punishment by any person under his or her supervision or control, except in self-defense or in exigent circumstances. Permission to administer corporal punishment will not be sought or accepted from any parent, guardian, or school official.
Physical restraint is authorized when needed to protect the safety of the individual student and/or other students and employees. Documentation of any incident requiring such restraint will be given to the Principal.
Legal References:
RSA 627:6, II, Physical Force by Persons with Special Responsibilities