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Policy Last Updated on September 10, 1997
The members of the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) have developed a system to handle discipline problems in the Troop. This system was developed by the youth members of the PLC. The adults only helped facilitate their ideas.
The following Write Up policy will be instated for discipline problems:
If a Scout does not comply with a request from an Adult or Junior Leader in the Troop, he will be politely asked to comply once more.
If the Scout does not comply to the second request, he will be taken aside by the Adult or Junior Leader and told that failure to comply will result in a Write Up and a meeting with the Senior Patrol Leader or ASPL and the Scouts Patrol Leader. The Write Up will then be forwarded to the Scoutmaster to be filed.
If a second incident occurs within three months from the first Write Up, then the Scout will be written up and have a meeting with his Patrol Leader and Patrol Adviser. The Write Up will again be forwarded to the Scoutmaster to be filed.
A third incident within three months of the first Write Up will result in a Write Up and a Scoutmaster’s Conference. The Scout’s parent(s) will also be notified.
A fourth incident within three months from the first Write Up will result in another Scoutmaster’s Conference and possible suspension and / or dismissal from the Troop. Parent(s) will again be notified and may attend a meeting with the Scout, the Scoutmaster, and Troop Committee or representatives from the Committee.
The following incidents will start at step number 4 or 5 above:
Fights where another is injured.
Any abuse allegations of a Scout by a Scout.
Stealing.
Drug use or possession.
Any other major incidents.
Deliberate destruction of Troop, Personal, Government, or Private property.
In addition to the system above, the following consequences may also be used by both Adult and Youth Leaders for discipline in the Troop:
Time Out - This may take the form of being sent outside from a Troop meeting, taking a Time Out in a tent on a campout, or sitting away from the rest of the Troop / Patrol while taking the Time Out. Time Outs should be given in five minute intervals with additional time added if the negative behavior continues. The Scoutmaster or an Assistant Scoutmaster should be notified if a Time Out in excess of ten minutes is given. In order for time to be credited towards the Time Out, the Scout must do the Time Out quietly where asked.
Write Ups - In accordance with the above guidelines.
Essays - Adult Leaders may require that a Scout write an essay about their behavior.
Suspensions - Suspensions from the Troop may be given by the Scoutmaster. A Scout may be suspended until other consequences are completed. Suspensions may last from one Troop meeting, special outing or campout up to six months.
Apology Letters - Apology Letters may be assigned by Youth and Adult Leaders when deemed appropriate.
Service to the Troop - Service to the Troop may be given as a consequence by the Scoutmaster.
Restitution - A Scout or his family may be asked to pay if property is damaged.
Removal from Activity - A Scout may be removed from a Troop or Patrol activity by either Adult or Youth Leaders.
Dismissal from Troop - Scouts can be dismissed from the Troop by the Scoutmaster with the approval of the Troop Committee.
The following consequences and activities are prohibited in the Troop:
Hazing - This includes but is not limited to: shouting, cursing out, ridiculing, name calling, initiation activities or any other demeaning activity.
Physical Activity - Physical activity such as push ups, sit ups, or running may not be used as a consequence.
Kitchen Patrol - KP can not be used as a consequence.