Resolution
Definition
* Expulsion with Services
A student is expelled from MPS with services (education, SSW, AODA, and so on.)
* Expulsions
A disciplinary process by which a student does not receive education services in a traditional school for up to a year or more.
* Handle at Local Level (HALL)
A Level 3 Central Services offense that requires the school to conduct its own meeting at the school and addresses a behavior that violated the code of conduct.
IEP Evaluation
A student is observed, assessed, and evaluated to determine if they meet criteria and need for an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
IEP Manifestation Determination
A process to determine if a student’s behavior occurred as a result of a direct and substantial relationship to their disability.
IEP Review
The IEP team reviews the student’s IEP and revises the document as it pertains to the overall progress of the student.
* Investigative Review
The preliminary Central Services conference held at the school for students with an IEP to determine if the alleged Level 4 offense is substantiated based on the evidence, witness statements, and student testimony. The conference consists of the administrator, parent, student, special education supervisor, and Student Services supervisor.
Mediation
An opportunity for two or more students to meet with an objective party to assist them in solving their differences.
MPS Alternative School
A school reassignment as a result of a disciplinary act that is substantiated by a Student Services supervisor.
Parent Contact
A phone call, email, text, or letter submitted to inform a parent of important student information and is documented in the Infinite Campus Contact Log.
Peer Jury (R)
A group of students who facilitate an informal judicial process that addresses student behavior. Requires adult and student facilitators to be trained in restorative practices and/or peer jury.
* Placement in IAES Hearing Officer
A school placement as determined by a Student Services supervisor following an egregious act. In most cases, this is conducted by the Department of Special Services.
Police Involvement
Contacting the police regarding issues of violence, drugs, sexual assault, and/ or disorderly conduct.
* Preliminary Expulsion Hearing
A Central Services conference scheduled by a Student Services supervisor for regular education students to determine if the alleged level 4 offense is substantiated based on the evidence, witness statements, and student testimony. The conference includes the administrator, student, parent, and Student Services supervisor. The conference is held at Central Services.
Referral – School Psychologist
Services provided by school support staff.
Referral – School Social Worker
Services provided by school support staff.
* These resolutions can be made only by a Student Services Supervisor. (R) = Restorative
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