Adopted:          08/18/2008

                                                                                                              447.3 Rule (1)

School District of Prairie Farm

Suspension Procedures

The District Administrator, building principal, or designee shall adhere to the following procedures when suspending a student:

1. Prior to any suspension, the student shall be advised of the specific reason for the suspension and be given an opportunity to present mitigating circumstances or to challenge the regulations before the suspending administrator. Written notice of the specific reason for suspension shall be described in detail.

2. A determination shall be made that the student is guilty of the violation charged and that the suspension is reasonably justified.

3. Prompt notice shall be given to the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) of the suspension and the reason(s) for it. A copy of the notice will be placed in the student’s file.

4. Suspended students shall not be denied the opportunity to take any quarterly, semester or grading period examinations or to complete course work missed during the suspension period.

Cross Ref.:       447.3 Suspension and Expulsion of Students