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Suspension & Expulsion Policy
For Grades 7-12 - Policy #5055
The Mount Anthony Union High School Board of Directors is empowered to adopt and enforce such a policy under the provisions of Title 16, section 563 and 1162.VSA.
Explanation of terms:
Suspension is a temporary dismissal from school and should not exceed ten days except with approval of the MAUHS Board. For any period up to ten days, suspension may be at the discretion of the principal. It may be used as a punishment of misconduct, insubordination or behavior which in the principal’s judgment, makes the pupil’s presence harmful to the general welfare of the school.
Expulsion is deemed a serious step. It should never be imposed arbitrarily nor automatically, but only after full and serious deliberation by both the administration and the MAUHS Board.
SUSPENSION:
A. Parents of the pupil suspended shall (in all cases where reasonably possible) be notified at the start of the pupil’s suspension, with defined reasons for the action. This notification should be by a telephone call to be followed by a letter from the school.
B. The parents of the pupil suspended shall (in all cases where possible) confer personally with the administration prior to any re-entry to school by a student from such suspension action.
C. Certain board policies proscribe, a fixed number of suspension days for specific and/or recurring offenses. In all other cases, the principal may exercise his/her judgment and prescribe suspension from one to ten days, including any suspension which is “pending parent conference.”
D. During the time of suspension a pupil’s absence in the Register, will be explained as “suspension”, these are not counted as absences. All rights to teacher assistance and cooperation on make-up of class-work, assignments, etc. generally available to absent students, will be available ‘by rights’ to suspended pupils.
REQUIRED PROCEDURE UPON SUSPENSION AND/OR EXPULSION
A. Before suspension the school shall notify parents (in all cases where reasonably possible). A written and specific statement of charges will be mailed to the student and parents.
B. School shall give a full hearing to a student who shall have the following rights:
1. The right to examine evidence against himself or herself
2. The right to be represented by counsel (although not at the public’s expense).
3. The right to confront witnesses and examine adverse witnesses.
4. The right to present evidence on his or her own behalf.
a. Both parties have the right to make a record of the proceedings
b. Decisions of school authorities shall be based upon substantial evidence and
in accordance with policy and law.
See Also: Administrative Rules for Suspension;
Disciplinary Procedures
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