POLICY ON CONDUCT

Troop 28, BSA

 

 

 

The Welcome to Scouting package that we give the parents for the Introduction to Troop 28 states under discipline:

 

                DISCIPLINE:  Boys who choose to join Scouting are expected to behave as Scouts should at all scout activities.  Those who fail to follow the Scout Oath and the scout Law during troop activities will be taken aside by an adult scouter after the first incident and counseled about their particular behavior; if a second incident occurs, the Scout may be required to phone home and request immediate transportation away from the activity.  Parents must be prepared to respond quickly to such a request and to appear at a subsequent meeting of the troop committee to discuss their son’s behavior.

                Before each campout, parents will sign a permission slip acknowledging this responsibility.  A Scout will not be allowed on a campout unless a signed permission slip has been turned in beforehand.  Scouting is about having fun, but not at other people’s expense.  Boys, who persistently interfere with other boys’ ability to participate in and enjoy Scouting, are not desired in the program.

 

While we expect this policy of conduct to be self-explanatory given that all scouts should know and live by the Scout Law and Oath, we thought that it might help to further describe specific behaviors that will not be tolerated during scouting events, the specific actions to be taken and by whom. 

 

It is the committee’s policy of Troop 28 that all scouting activities be conducted in a safe and wholesome environment.  It is the expectation of the troop committee that all activities will take place in the spirit of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.  However, it is recognized that there will be times when exceptions to this proper behavior will occur.

 

The following are behaviors, which are specifically prohibited within Troop 28.  Please note that we cannot possibly make this list all-inclusive, but this list does demonstrate the nature of misbehaviors that are prohibited.

 

                -Horseplay, hazing, inappropriate language and/or verbal abuse

                -Excessive boisterousness, which disturbs the enjoyment of the outdoors by others

                -Rock throwing that might injure, or unsafe use of fire or pyrotechnics

                -Possession, transportation or consumption of alcohol at any function involving scouts

                -The possession of use of illegal drugs

                -Assault, or the threat of force or violence directed toward any scouts or adult leader

                -Stealing or destruction of property

                -Open and persistent defiance of authority (both youth and adult)

 

Troop leadership actions:

All leadership in the troop should and must act on behavioral issues at their time of occurrence.

 

For Youth leadership, we expect the youth leaders to act upon any situation in a safe and non-confrontational manner.  This may include asking the scout to stop, letting the scout know that their behavior is not appropriate, asking the scout to take a “time out” from the specific activity, and immediately notifying adult leadership.  Youth leadership should not deal with any behavioral issues in a way that does not uphold the standards of the Scout Law and Oath.

 

For Adult leadership, it is expected that they will investigate and be sure that the situation surrounding any behavioral issues is fully understood before taking further action.  Adult leadership should take actions as outlined in the consequences for unacceptable behavior as appropriate.  The scoutmaster or their delegated deputy for the activity must be made aware of any situations for further review of actions.  Upon return from any activities a report should be made to the parents of the scouts involved, the scoutmaster, and the committee chairperson.

 

The Troop Committee will be responsible for reviewing the incident, all actions taken by youth and adult leaders, and determining further actions required.  Further actions required may include consulting with leadership on handling of a situation and consulting with scouts and scout parents/guardians.  Expulsion from the troop will be used as a last resort and must be administered by the committee only after consultation with the scouts and scout parents/guardians, Committee Chairperson, and the Scoutmaster.

 

Scouts and their Parents/Guardians have the right to schedule time through the Committee Chairperson with the Troop Committee to discuss any concerns about behavior as well as actions taken at the next Troop Committee meeting.

 

Consequence of unacceptable behavior:

 

Disregard for these guidelines or other misbehavior may result in one or more of the following consequences:

 

1.  Verbal warning

2.   “Time out” from activities

3.   A telephone call or contact with parents during activity

4.   Parents asked to pick-up the scout from the activity (At parent’s expense)

5.   Parent/Scout consultation with Troop Committee/Scoutmaster

6.   Expulsion from the troop (troop committee action only)

 

 

 

 

I have read and understand the Policy on Conduct for Troop 28.  I agree to follow this Policy on Conduct and understand that by not following it, I am subject to the consequences as outlined.

 

 

 

 

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 Scout                                                              Parent                                                           

 

 

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