Bus Safety – Transportation Services

Resolution Definition

* Expulsion with Services

* Expulsions

* Handle at Local Level (HALL)

A student is expelled from MPS with services (education, SSW, AODA, and so on.) A disciplinary process by which a student does not receive education services in a traditional school for up to a year or more. 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

* Investigative Review

The IEP team reviews the student’s IEP and revises the document as it pertains to the overall progress of the student. 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

MPS Alternative School

An opportunity for two or more students to meet with an objective party to assist them in solving their differences. A school reassignment as a result of a disciplinary act that is substantiated by a Student Services supervisor.

Parent Contact

Peer Jury (R)

* Placement in IAES Hearing Officer

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. 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. 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