A principal, assistant principal, or principal’s designee may suspend a student from school for misconduct which includes, but is not limited to, violations of the COB. Before being excluded from school for disciplinary purposes, students have a right to adequate and meaningful due process, established in accordance with the rules and principles as outlined in Regulation 747-1, “Student Management and Alternative Programs department (SMAPD).”
Students have the right to be informed of the reasons for the suspension and offered the opportunity to tell their side of the story before being suspended. If the student’s presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property, or presents an ongoing threat of disruption, however, the student may be removed from school immediately and the notice, explanation of facts, and opportunity to present the student’s version of events shall be given as soon as practicable. Whenever a suspension is imposed, the principal/designee will make all reasonable efforts to contact the parent(s) to advise them of the suspension and to make appropriate arrangements for the student to be returned to the student’s home. Students and families also have the right to receive notice of the suspension in writing, including conditions imposed on the student during the suspension and their right to appeal.