Troop 88 Scout Conduct Policy
Purpose
To provide a consistent standard to maintain a structured environment in order to implement the goals of the scouting program and our sponsoring organization.
General Philosophy
How Scouts are managed, by whom, when, and where are important issues that must be clearly established and communicated to all Scouts, parents, and leaders.
Scouts have a right to know what the consequences are if they break the rules.
Scouts who follow the Scout Oath and Law have a “right” to expect a Troop that manages scouts who disrupt Troop programs and activities, or impair the safety or well being of other Troop members.
Procedures
The principal first line of scout management is to be conducted by the Patrol Leader. Their job is to clearly communicate Patrol and Troop expectations in reference to scout behavior.
If behavior persists that is contrary to the scout law, the Patrol Leader will inform the Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster of the problem.
The physical presence of an adult leader is necessary and required, to monitor the behavior of all Scouts in the area.
The first course of action is to try to get the boy leaders to resolve conflicts. For scouts who do not respond to coaching by patrol, and adult leaders, they are to be remanded to the custody of their parent or guardian.
The Scoutmaster shall have the authority and discretion to require that the scout’s parent be required to be present alongside the scout for the remaining portion of the activity. The Scoutmaster shall also have the authority and discretion to suspend any scout from the remainder of the activity. In the event such a suspension occurs, the parents of the scout and the Troop Committee Chairman are notified immediately. The troop shall not be liable for any cost involved; these will be solely the parents’ responsibility.
Any scout who has been suspended may be reinstated at the discretion of the Scoutmaster, but only after the scout and his parents have discussed the situation in detail with the Scoutmaster and the Troop committee, and are prepared to recommend a course of action to ensure that the behavior will not be repeated.
Should the behavior persist, the Scoutmaster and Troop Committee Chairman will meet with the parents to inform them about a final suspension that will lead to the dismissal of the Scout from the troop. Dismissal from the Troop is subject to final approval by the Troop Committee.
Coaching sessions are to be conducted off to the side but in full view of scouts or adults and never in private behind closed doors unless other adults are in attendance. Adult leaders always have the right and responsibility to immediately step into any situation they consider unsafe. These situations include: disrespect to another scout or adult, fighting, hazing, foul language, bullying, sexual misconduct, inappropriate behavior in public, or violation of any law.