Student walkouts or any other community actions are not school sponsored activities. However, YPICS recognizes that students have first amendment rights which protects the freedom of speech and assembly. Student walkouts are a form of expressing these rights. Therefore, YPICS staff will not block or discourage students from participating in a community action. YPICS will not take any disciplinary action against students who are participants. Since safety is our primary concern when these actions occur, school sites will send an administrator and any necessary staff to monitor the student group for as long as possible. The roll of YPICS staff is to monitor student movement and action and report back to the school site. School staff will also encourage students to be safe, responsible, and respectful. School staff monitoring students will not participate in the community action.