Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Troop 26

Discipline Policy

Troop 26 operates under rules and regulations that are specified in the Scout Oath, Scout Law,and operating guidelines of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. Violation of these basic rulescannot and will not be tolerated. Members of Troop 26 that are in violation of these rules willbe issued a strike. Below are a few representative examples that will assist you in understandingthe rules.

Swearing and use of foul language
Stealing*
Fighting
Smoking
Drinking*
Drugs*
Verbal/Physical harassment or hazing of other Scouts
Disrespect to the leadership of the unit, both Adult and Junior Leaders
Name calling and insults
Refusal to follow instructions
Walking away while being talked to
Disrespect to other Scouts (within Troop and other Troop's)
Name calling and insults
Threatening of fellow Scouts
Intentional damage to troop equipment*
Intentional damage to personal equipment/property (Others or your own)*
Vehicles
Packs
Tents
Intentional damage or disrespect to church property*
Defacing property
Vandalizing of property
Behavior unbecoming a Scout as specified in the Scout Oath and Scout Law

* Immediate "Three Strike" awarded for these violations

Three-Three System

The "Three-Three System" is the means by which Troop 26 will influence the conduct of theScouts in their charge. This is the fairest method by which we can distribute the appropriatelevel of disciplinary action that will both afford the Scouts the optimum opportunity to keep outof trouble and maintain an active status with the Troop.

Strikes are awarded as a result of violating regulations outlined in the Discipline Policy. Strikesare a means of gauging the conduct of each scout. A cumulative Strike Status Report will beavailable at the weekly Troop Meeting so that Scouts can always be certain of their statusrelative to the "Three-Three System". One strike will be awarded for each violation with theexception of those violations that are highlighted in BOLD letters. For violations of items in BOLD letters, an immediate "Three Strikes" will be awarded as they are considered to be severe violations by Troop 26.

The following chart shows the increasing consequences resulting from receiving strikes. Astrikes active life cycle is measured with the first day of occurrence being the day t he strike isawarded. Strikes can be rescinded by demonstrating good behavior for 3 calendar months without an incident causing issuance of an additional strike. Strikes can only be rescinded one at a time. (two strikes would require 8 months of good conduct to reverse).

Strike Consequences


First Strike	Verbal warning from Scoutmaster
Second Strike	Verbal warning from Scoutmaster with notification toparents
Third Strike	Suspension per "Suspension Progression Chart" and written notification to parents.

Suspension Progression

Suspensions are awarded as a result of earning three strikes. The following chart shows the progression of consequences that will be distributed if more than one occurrence happens within the calendar year.

First Suspension
(Results from a third strike received with a one year period)
Two Week Suspension and a meeting with the Scout and his parents on the week of his return. Scouts cannot return without this meeting.

Second Suspension
(Results from a second three strike suspension within a year)
Four Week Suspension and a meeting with the Scout and his parents on the week of his return. Scouts will not be allowed to return without this meeting

Third Suspension
(Results from a third three strike suspension within a year)
Immediate dismissal from Troop 26. An appeal for reconsideration will be considered with a ritten request from the Scout's parent. The appeal will be reviewed by the body of the Troop Committee and the Scoutmaster.

Summary

Unlike Strikes, Suspensions can not be rescinded. A Scout that receives three suspension within a calendar year will be dismissed form the Troop.

Strikes at Troop 26 represent demerits and are not favorable. Scouts are awarded strikes foreach infraction of the discipline policy. Strikes are awarded one at a time for most infractions in an effort to allow scouts to modify their behavior preventing further strikes. Upon accumulating three strikes a Scout receives a suspension.

Last Updated on September 27, 1996 by Shawn J Ashe


Second Suspension (Results from a second three strike suspension within a year)	Four Week Suspension and a meeting with the Scout and his parents on the week of his return. Scouts will not be allowed to return without this meeting
Third Suspension (Results from a third three strike suspension within a year)	Immediate dismissal from Troop 26. An appeal for reconsideration will be considered with a ritten request from the Scout's parent. The appeal will be reviewed by the body of the Troop Committee and the Scoutmaster.