School Discipline: Is the Answer a Student Code of Conduct?
October 1, 2026
Description
From the 2026 KSBRC School Board Summit: Innovation with Purpose.
School discipline is one of the most challenging issues facing school boards and district leaders. This session examines options for student discipline under Kansas law, the purpose of student codes of conduct in creating safe, orderly schools, and the questions boards should consider when deciding whether a code of conduct is the right fit for their district.
Featuring:
- Tracy Frederick, Executive Director, KSBRC
- Fritz Edmunds, Edmunds Law Office, School Board for Academic Excellence Kansas Legal Hotline attorney (joining by Zoom)
- Mike Cleveland, Vice President, USD 333 Concordia Board of Education
- Jim Howard, Superintendent and PreK–5 Principal, USD 335 Jackson Heights
Kansas School Board Resource Center: ksbrc.org