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2003-2004 Student Government
2nd Semester
Resolution No. 8
In the Student Government
Mr. Chambers introduced the following resolution.
A Resolution
Be it resolved by the Student Government of Woodrow Wilson
High School, That the Student Government Constitution be, and hereby is, amended as follows:
In Article X, redesignate the existing text Article XI and
insert the following:
"Section 1. Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression.--
Students and registered student organizations have the right to freely examine
and exchange diverse ideas throughout the school campus, provided that they
neither infringe on the rights of fellow members of the school community nor
disrupt the regular and essential operations of the school. The school shall not
infringe upon any student's or registered student organization's right to
freedom of speech.
Section 2. Right to a Nondiscriminatory Environment.--
Students have the right to not be unlawfully discriminated against or harassed
on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability,
citizenship, gender, or political affiliation. Students have the right to fair
and equal evaluation in determination of grades. Because registered student
organizations represent the school, membership shall be on a nonexclusive basis,
except as allowed under federal law.
Section 3. Right to Facilities and Resources.--
Students and registered student organizations have the right to equal access and
use of general-purpose school facilities and resources, except in instances in
which academic and administrative units have priority, provided that a student
or registered student organization is in compliance with the rules and
regulations set forth by Woodrow Wilson High School. Properly completed
applications for reservation or use of room or space on school property are to
be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age,
disability, citizenship, or gender.
Section 4. Right to Substantial Input into the Determination of
School Policy.--
Students have the right to access administrative personnel, faculty, staff, or
departments, and to receive prompt and courteous responses. Students have the
right to be informed of all administrative, faculty, staff, and department
meetings. When such meetings are open, students should be informed in a manner
that promotes student access. As integral members of the school community,
students and registered student organizations have the right to an active and
representative role in the making of school policy and procedure.
Section 5. Right to an Ethical Academic Environment.--
Students have the right to an academic environment that upholds the values of
honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. Students have the right
to decline assignments, in both academic and research settings, on ethical
grounds, but are not excused from the academic consequences of their actions.
Congruent with the values of Woodrow Wilson High School, teachers are
encouraged, but not required, to provide alternate assignments. To ensure a high
ethical standard in research settings, it is the responsibility of every
researcher to avoid misconduct in the collection of date, storage of records,
and proper assignment of credit in publication.
Section 6. Right to Freedom of the Press.--
All broadcast, film, and print media have the right to be free from
administrative influence except for the withholding of material from
publication. The role of student media is to promote the creation of ideas and
knowledge by exposing the student body to diverse views. Students have the right
to appeal such withholdings, and students should direct their appeals to the
appropriate legal authorities.
Section 7. Right to Information.--
Students have the right to access information in compliance with applicable
federal law. In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the school shall
provide records requested by students and shall make reasonable efforts to
maintain its records in a reproducible format.
Section 8. Right to Confidentiality and Protection of Student
Records.--
Students have the right to protection from disclosure of their academic and
disciplinary records without legal compulsion or written authorization, as
provided for by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, and other
federal and state laws. Students have the right to be informed in advance when
requests are made for their records, unless disclosure of the request is
prohibited by law. No record will be kept that reflects a student's political
attitudes, beliefs, or activities. Students have the right to review and
challenge the contents of their educational records on the ground that the
records are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy
rights of the student.
Section 9. Right to Due Process.--
Students have the right to due process in all disciplinary proceedings: to be
informed of charges in a timely manner; to a private hearing; to appear in
person and to have counsel at the hearing; to challenge the person designation
to hear the charges; to know the identity of each witness who will testify; to
present testimony of witnesses and other evidence; to have access to all
evidence prior to the hearing in a timely manner; to cross-examine each witness
who testifies; and to appeal.
Section 10. Rights not Listed.--
The enumeration of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage
others retained by the people.
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