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Code of Conduct and Support and DASA

Code of Conduct and Support

The Gates Chili Code of Conduct and Support is designed to promote equity and access for our school community. It is grounded in restorative, trauma-sensitive and culturally responsive principles. This document provides a proactive and preventative approach, outlining rights, responsibilities, responses and interventions.

Developed with students, staff, administrators, board members, parents, guardians, and community partners, the code outlines the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders. It sets behavior requirements, promotes bias-free environments, provides fair and equitable student discipline practices, and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

In the Gates Chili Central School District, we view behaviors as teachable moments. It is important to hold individuals accountable while providing opportunities for re-teaching, reflection and growth. To improve educational outcomes, we offer interventions and behavior support aimed at maintaining high academic standards and safe learning environments for all.

We believe that understanding expectations, feeling a sense of belonging and respect, and knowing that people care are key to making positive decisions.

Gates Chili Code of Conduct and Support 2025-26 (DRAFT)

Gates Chili Code of Conduct and Support 2024-25

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Dance and social event expectations

Our school socials are a fun opportunity for GCMS students to connect, dance, and enjoy time together outside the classroom. To help everyone have a safe and enjoyable experience, all attendees are expected to follow a clear set of expectations around arrival and pick-up, behavior, dress code, and supervision. Only eligible GCMS students may attend, and school rules—including the Spartan Way and Code of Conduct—remain in effect. Please review the full list of expectations below to ensure a great time for all.

  1. The social begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m.
  2. Students must arrive on time and be picked up promptly at the conclusion of the event.
  3. An adult will supervise the entrance for the first 30 minutes. At 7:30 p.m., the doors will be locked, and no students will be admitted after that time.
  4. Parents and guardians should drop off and pick up students at the front of the building (Door 1). No one will be permitted to enter unless they are a GCMS student attending the event or a preapproved chaperone.
  5. Music and dancing will take place in the cafeteria with a DJ. The gym will be open for students who wish to shoot hoops.
  6. Only GCMS students who have not appeared on the ineligibility list since the last social may attend.
  1. All students are expected to follow the Code of Conduct and model the Spartan Way, including adhering to the school dress code.
  2. Students may bring a small amount of money to purchase snacks or drinks. Please avoid bringing $20 bills; smaller denominations such as $1 and $5 bills are preferred.
  3. Students must remain in the designated areas for the event. Access to lockers or other parts of the school is not permitted.
  4. Student pickup will begin at 8:15 p.m. at the front entrance.
  5. Students are expected to be picked up on time. Late pickups may impact future participation in events.
  6. For safety reasons, students may not walk home from evening socials—even those with a walking pass.

Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

At Gates Chili Central School District, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and respected. We recognize that a student’s ability to learn and achieve high academic standards is directly impacted by the environment in which they learn. That’s why we take incidents of bullying, discrimination and harassment seriously.

In accordance with the New York State Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), we strive to foster a school culture that is free from bullying, intimidation, taunting, discrimination and harassment—including cyberbullying. This applies to all students, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex.

The district prohibits all forms of bullying, discrimination and harassment by students or staff, whether it occurs on school property, at school-sponsored events, or off-campus if it disrupts the school environment.

How to report an incident

If you witness or experience bullying, discrimination or harassment, we encourage you to speak up. To report an incident, select the appropriate school below and complete the confidential online form. The report will be sent directly to the Dignity Act Coordinator (DAC) for that building, who will follow up in a timely and appropriate manner.

Dignity Act Coordinators

Gates Chili High School: Jennifer Kern, Assistant Principal

Gates Chili Middle School: Kenyala Rollins, Assistant Principal

Neil Armstrong Elementary School: Lindsey Georger, Assistant Principal

Florence Brasser Elementary School: Kylie Smith, Assistant Principal

Paul Road Elementary School: Kimberly Doty, Assistant Principal

Walt Disney Elementary School: Costa Tavelaris, Assistant Principal