Policy 2670 – Corporal Punishment: Authorized

Corporal punishment should be used only after other methods have failed and when there is
reason to believe it will be helpful in maintaining discipline or in the development of the
student’s character and power of self-control.

No student will be administered corporal punishment without prior notification to and written
permission of the student’s parents/guardians.

All instances of corporal punishment shall be witnessed by at least one other adult member of the
school staff and will only be administered by a principal or other District administrator. The use
of reasonable force for a District employee to protect persons or property is not abuse within the
meaning of Chapter 210, RSMo.