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Procedures for Appealing Disciplinary Actions – A parent/guardian wishing to appeal a disciplinary action for a Level I, II, or III offense may appeal to the Principal/Designee within three (3) school days of being notified of the infraction and the parent/guardian has met with the Principal/Designee. If a satisfactory resolution cannot be obtained, the parent/guardian may appeal to the appropriate Regional Superintendent. This appeal is a review of documentation and does not involve a formal hearing.

District Level Appeal for Disciplinary Cases to include but not limited to Bullying Cases and Level I. II, III Actions - The district level review will be completed by the Executive Director of Student Discipline or Designee – If a satisfactory resolution between the parent/guardian and Executive Director cannot be obtained. The Hearing Office/District Designee will make the final decision and the consequences will be administered by the Hearing Office/District Designee.

Procedures for Appealing Placement at an Alternative Education Center – A parent and guardian wishing to appeal the recommendation of placement of their child at an Alternative Education Center is entitled to an administrative review of any action by school personnel relating to such placement Pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statute Chapter 120.

1. The discipline/administrative transfer of a student to the Alternative Education Center should take place on or before the fifth (7th) day of suspension. However, if the parent/guardian indicates on the Parent Conference Checklist that they would like a review of the principal’s decision, the school shall, within 72 hours, forward the student’s Alternative School admission packet to the appropriate Region Superintendent for Level III offenses or to the Hearing Office for Level IV offenses. (The appeal process is for the student’s behavior/infraction and not the alternative assignment)

The review/appeal process does not postpone the pending disciplinary action unless a written agreement can be established between the parent/guardian and the principal that the child should remain suspended until resolution of the appeal. No student should remain suspended for more than five (5) days without a due process hearing or administrative placement.

2. If a satisfactory resolution between the parent/guardian and school administrator cannot be obtained, the parent/guardian may request a review by the Regional Superintendent. This review may include all level infractions/disciplinary action appeals. This is a review of documentation only and does not involve a formal hearing. The Regional Superintendent review will result in a written response within three (3) working days.

*Note for the level 1 and 2 infractions this is the final appeal and the Regional Superintendent’s decision is final

3. Following the review of the principal’s decision by the Regional Superintendent or his/her designee, upon request, a parent/guardian may have an administrative review. The Hearing Officer will have this responsibility. The Hearing Officer will issue a final order upon the completion of the administrative review.