Types of Acceptable Corporal Punishment
Corporal Punishment is restricted in scope to Spanking by Hand or a standard foot length ruler, and Paddling with a Board Approved Paddle made of solid maple wood and measuring three eighths of an inch in thickness.
Authorized Individuals
Corporal Punishment may only be administered by the Headmaster unless a different school faculty member is delegated authority on an individual basis. This may occur only when deemed necessary by the Headmaster such as in his absence, or if he deems it more appropriate such as if he believes it more prudent for a student of the opposite gender to be physically corrected by a faculty member of the same gender as the student.
Permissible States of Dress
Corporal Punishment will typically be applied to the seat of the students outermost layer of clothing. The Headmaster may make an exception to this standard and apply Corporal Punishment to the seat of the students underpants or uncovered bottom in the event that the behavior is of a repeat/pattern nature or the Headmaster believes that such action is prudent due to the seriousness of the behavior.
Exemption from Corporal Punishment
The only students who may be exempt from Corporal Punishment are those who have prior to their first day of instruction presented the Headmaster with the ‘Corporal Punishment Exclusion Form’ signed by a licensed medical professional and certified by a commissioned notary public.
Recording Expectation
Any application of Corporal Punishment may be recorded in the schools restricted documentation system in order to protect the school and authorized individuals from allegations of misconduct or abuse.
Aftercare
Any application of Corporal Punishment may be followed by a brief period of supervision where the student will be monitored for any adverse reactions and to allow a chance for appropriate physical comfort and reassurance.
Annual Reporting
The Headmaster shall provide the Board of School Trustees with a report on an annual basis detailing the use of Corporal Punishment during the preceding school year.