Calculation of Time In calculating the period of time for the term of the Expulsion, school days will be used. Students receiving residential services from a Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) program shall have the amount of school days served in such program counted as part of the calculation of time for an Expulsion. This does not preclude the school from transitioning a student from a youth rehabilitation service program to the regular school program through an Alternative Program. Decisions regarding the transition between levels of alternative programming, including transition back to the regular education program will be made by the District Alternative Education Committee or IEP Team. Follow Up To Expulsion 1. A student who is expelled shall be informed of the duration of the expulsion. 2. The student’s parent/guardian may petition the District Board for readmission to school thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the expulsion period designated by the District Board. 3. The District Board shall determine whether the student may be readmitted. 4. Under readmission to school, the following conditions are required to be met: a. A behavioral contract designed by appropriate school personnel and signed by the student and parent(s)/guardian(s) must be completed prior to readmission. b. A student will be placed on probation for one (1) calendar year following the date of readmission. Violation of the contract during the probationary period may result in a recommendation to the Board for expulsion. 5. A student is prohibited from being on District property during the expulsion period except when accompanied by parent(s)/guardian(s) for a scheduled appointment with school officials.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS A grievance is another name for a complaint. A grievance exists when it is alleged that a student has been treated unfairly or has not been afforded due process. A grievance may be presented when a student or the student’s parent/guardian believe that the student has been treated unfairly or in violation of Board Policy. Please note: Schools are required to follow the grievance procedure even if a student and/or their parent(s), legal guardian or caregiver obtains an attorney or threatens legal action. The following persons or groups of persons may use the grievance procedures: 1. students or groups of students 2. parents/guardians of a student 3. groups of parents/guardians of students The grievance procedure may be used as follows: 1. Where it is alleged that any student or group of students: • Is being denied access to an appropriate educational opportunity • Is being denied participation in any school activity for which the student is eligible • Is being denied the opportunity to compete for a position in an activity where the selection is limited 36
