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When a formal disciplinary action is required, the Principal/Designee will make every reasonable effort to contact the parent/guardian immediately. If telephone contact cannot be made, written notice will be sent home with the student, or placed in the U.S. Mail within twenty-four (24) hours.

It is the responsibility of the student to notify and/or deliver to his/her parent/guardian all written communications from the school; failure to do so may result in further disciplinary action.

When disciplinary action reaches the level of denial of educational participation, the following procedural steps shall be adhered to in order to protect the rights of the student.

Suspension

The student shall be given notice of the charges against him/her and shall be given the opportunity to present his/her explanation of the situation before any action is taken.

When a suspension is necessary, the principal/designee will make every reasonable effort to contact the parent/guardian immediately. Written notice shall be sent to the parent/guardian via U. S. mail within forty-eight (48) hours, regarding the reason disciplinary action was taken. Generally, a notice and a conference should precede the student’s suspension from school. However, if the immediate suspension of the student is justified because the student’s presence endangers others, school property, or would seriously disrupt the orderly academic process, the mailed notice will follow as soon thereafter as is practical. The parent/guardian may request a conference with the principal/designee regarding the suspension.

Level IV Offenses

The principal is initially responsible for determining that an offense has been committed. In investigating such incidents, the student will be given, in writing, the pending charges and an opportunity to admit or refute those charges. It should be noted that any statement the student makes might be used, with other documentation, to prove whether the student is guilty of the offense(s) charged.

The Principal will review the above documentation with the parent/guardian. If, at the disciplinary conference, the principal concludes that extenuating circumstances exist, the student will be eligible for admission back into school following the determination of appropriate disciplinary action to be taken.

In the absence of extenuating circumstances, the Principal may, at his/her discretion, recommend an alternative school or other programs provided by the school district. Should the parent/guardian be offered this opportunity and decline it, the Principal shall recommend expulsion and immediately send all of the documentation of the incident to the School Board Hearing Officer.

At this time, the School Board Hearing Officer, acting as the Superintendent’s designee, shall review the facts pertaining to the offense and shall request a conference with the parent/guardian and the suspended student within the suspension period.

Bus Revocation - Bus riding is a privilege, which may be revoked. If a student displays inappropriate behavior on a bus, the student may be referred to the appropriate Regional Superintendent for possible revocation of bus privileges. Commission of a Level IV Offense on a school bus will result in revocation of bus privileges.

Expulsion – Removal of the right and obligation of a student to attend a public school under conditions set by the School Board for a period of time not to exceed the remainder of the school year and one (1) additional year of attendance.

The School Board may expel a student from school based on grounds specified in the Code of Student Conduct. Expulsion means the removal of the right and obligation of a student to attend a public school under conditions set by the district school board, and for a period of time not to exceed the remainder of the term or school year and an additional year of attendance. Expulsions may be imposed with or without continuing educational services and shall be reported accordingly. The School Board has the sole authority to expel students pursuant to Florida Statute 1006.07.