Troop 990 exists to develop character in a safe and encouraging environment. This policy provides the procedure used to investigate, document, communicate, and implement the discipline of inappropriate behavior.

Inappropriate behavior is lying, use of profanity, demeaning humor, actions that berate, taunt, or threaten, or any physical contact expressed in anger or with the intent to inflict harm or hurt.

Procedure

1. A first incident of inappropriate behavior will be investigated by a Committee member and a verbal warning given to the responsible Scout by the Scoutmaster or his designee. The parent of the responsible Scout will be notified. The incident will be reviewed with the Troop Committee.

2. A second incident of inappropriate behavior will be investigated by a Committee member and a written warning given to the responsible Scout by the Scoutmaster or his designee. The incident will be reviewed with the parent of the responsible Scout, preferably during an in-person meeting. The incident will be reviewed with the Troop Committee.

3. A third incident of inappropriate behavior will be investigated by a Committee member and reported in writing to the troop Committee. A written probation will be given to the responsible Scout by the Scoutmaster and the Committee Chairman, or their designee. The incident will be reviewed with the parent and the responsible Scout together during an in-person meeting. The length of probation and the consequences of violating the probation will be determined by the Troop Committee. The probation will be reported to the BSA District Executive.

4. A fourth or subsequent incident of inappropriate behavior will be investigated by a Committee member and reported to the BSA District Executive and the Troop Committee, who will vote to consider revoking the responsible Scout's troop membership. A 75% favorable vote of 75% of the Troop Committee will result in revoking membership. The decision of the Committee will be communicated to the Scout and their parent during an in-person meeting with the Scoutmaster and the Committee Chairman, or their designee. The District Executive will be informed of the Committee's decision.

Documentation

After completing an investigation, the Committee member will provide a brief, written paragraph documenting the facts of the incident to the Committee Chairman.

Particularly Inappropriate Behavior

An incident which is judged by the troop Committee to be particularly cruel, hurtful, or threatening may result in the Committee taking immediate action to implement probation or revoke troop membership without implementing lesser disciplines.

Reference

1. Troop Committee Guidebook, 2002 printing, page 42, "Behavioral Problems"

2. The Scoutmaster Handbook, 2002 printing, pages 131 & 132, "Inappropriate Behavior" and "Dealing with Behavioral Concerns"