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233. Suspension and Expulsion
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1.Purpose
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The Board recognizes that exclusion from the educational program
of the schools, whether by suspension or expulsion, is the most
severe sanction that can be imposed on a student in this district
and one that cannot be imposed without due process. Following
proper due process procedures, the administration may suspend
a student for an appropriate time, or the Board may expel the
student.
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2.Definition
SC 1304
SC 1326
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Temporary suspension is defined as an exclusion of not more
than three (3) consecutive school days.
Full suspension is an exclusion from school for a period of up
to ten (10) consecutive school days.
Expulsion is an exclusion from school for a period in excess
of ten (10) consecutive school days, as provided for under the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the regulations of
the State Board of Education.
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3.Authority
Title 22
Sec. 12.6
SC 1318
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The Board recognizes the serious nature of the expulsion of
a student from school for an extended period of time. Therefore,
the parents or guardian of a student who is facing expulsion will
be informed that psychological testing for the student is available.
Testing and/or evaluation will be recommended by the Superintendent
or by the chief school physician, when appropriate.
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4.Delegation of Responsibility
Title 22
Sec. 12.6
SC 1318
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The Superintendent shall develop administrative procedures
to govern this policy. |
