General Conduct to be Followed
A. Scout Oath
B. Scout Law
C. Scout Motto
D. Scout Slogan
E. Outdoor Code
Disciplinary Policy
Troop 332 strives to teach Scouts to live by the principles exemplified in the Scout Oath and Law. Scouting should be fun and challenging while providing a safe and supportive environment in which Scouts can learn and grow without unnecessary roughness, physical or verbal intimidation, foul or offensive language or disrespectful behavior. All Scouts should help build Troop unity and an effective, enjoyable program.
Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
1) failure to follow reasonable directives from an adult or junior leader
2) unnecessary or inappropriate physical roughness
3) threatening or intimidating another person by word or action
4) foul language, as well as negative or derogatory banter
5) offensive behavior or language regarding race, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation
6) behavior that displays disrespect for other persons, personal property or the environment
7) smoking
8) possession or use of fireworks
9) unauthorized use or possession of firearms or other weapons
10) use or possession of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances (except medication of which the adult leadership is aware)
11) use or possession of axes, hatchets or sheath knives or any knife except a folding pocket knife (max blade length 3" without permission of the Scoutmaster or other adult leader
When discipline problems occur that need more than a friendly reminder from a Scout's peers or supervising adults, the following steps are taken:
Step 1) A Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, or other designated adult asks the Scout to stop the inappropriate behavior. The adult makes sure the Scout understands the nature of the offense, discusses appropriate behaviors, and, with the Scout, seeks ways to correct damage that resulted from the Scouts action.
Step 2) If the problem persists an official warning is issued to the Scout and reported to the Scoutmaster, who maintains a log of such incidents.
Step 3) If the Scout continues to misbehave, the Scout's parent(s) or guardian(s) are contacted. The Scoutmaster, at least one Assistant Scoutmaster, and the Scout's parent/guardian(s) should devise a plan to resolve the problem and for the Scout to compensate for his inappropriate behavior. The Scoutmaster informs the Troop Committee Chair.
Step 4) If the problem continues to persist, the Scoutmaster should call a conference attended by the Scoutmaster and at least one Assistant Scoutmaster, the Troop Committee Chair, the offending Scout and the Scout's parent(s) or guardian(s). The problem(s) is/ are discussed, positive goals are formulated and a plan is devised to resolve the situation. The Scoutmaster and at least one Assistant Scoutmaster may temporarily suspend the Scout from troop meetings and activities until such a conference occurs. Junior leaders are not permitted to expel other Scouts from troop meetings or events.
Step 5) If inappropriate behavior continues, or there is disagreement among the parties involved, the matter is taken to the Troop Committee. The Committee listens to all interested parties, gathers information and decides the matter. Possible resolutions include, but are not restricted to: negotiating an agreement with the Scout and his parent(s) or guardian(s) about acceptable behavior, requiring that a parent or guardian attend all scouting activities in which the Scout participates, or expelling the Scout from the troop.
Fortunately serious problems rarely arise due to the good character of our Scouts. When there are problems, cooperation among Scouts, Scoutmasters and parents often turn problems into opportunities for growth and character development.