The student’s school shall continue to provide educational services throughout the term of any short-term suspension and, if the student has been referred to SMAPD for consideration of further disciplinary action until a decision to long-term suspend, reassign, or expel the student has been finally issued by SMAPD or the School Board. During this period, it is the responsibility of the student to obtain and complete all assignments missed from the school. These assignments must be completed within a time frame established by the school. However, the principal may also provide other assignments or make-up options that would be more effective in changing the behavior of the student. If a final decision is made to long-term suspend, reassign, or expel a student, the student and parents will be provided specific information on eligibility for alternative educational services.