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FIGURE 16. SUSPENSION PROCESS
INFORMATION-GATHERING PHASE
SuSPENSION
Take into account mitigating and other factors in determining duration and next steps
Issue notice (within 24 hours) Issue written notice
Alleged infraction Report on infraction Principal investigates infraction
• Information gathering and fact finding • Taking mitigating and other factors into account when considering suspension
DECISION-MAKING PHASE
NO SuSPENSION
Student is exonerated
No action is required
SuSPENSION APPEALS
Written notice of suspension issued
Parent/guardian has 10 school days from start of suspension to file a notice of intent to appeal.
Determine alternative to suspension (progressive
discipline approach)
Assign student to alternative program
APPEALS PHASE
Board must hold hearing and make decision within 15 school days. Student can attend and make statement.
Board will:
• Confirm suspension
• Confirm but shorten suspension, or • Quash and expunge record
A Progressive Discipline Approach
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