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If a suspension appeal is filed and a hearing is held, then notice
of the decision shall be sent by the Superintendent to the
student's parent, guardian or custodian, and the Treasurer of the
Board. If the suspension is upheld in any form, such written
notice shall state that the decision of the Superintendent may be
further appealed to the Board of Education by the student's
parents, or guardian before appealing to the Court of Common
Pleas. The decision of the Superintendent may also be directly
appealed to the Court of Common Pleas pursuant to Ohio law.
The notice should further state that an appeal to the Treasurer of
the Board must be made in writing to the Treasurer of the Board
of Education within fourteen (14) days of receiving the
Superintendent's appeal decision.

B. Students subject to expulsion:

At times, the behavior of a student can be considered so
serious as to justify total removal from the educational
program for a prolonged period of time. Actions meriting
expulsion are set forth in the student code of conduct. The
Superintendent may expel a student. Expulsion is the
removal of a student from more than ten (10) days, but not
more than one (1) year, unless the expulsion is extended in
accordance with Ohio law. An expulsion can extend
beyond the end of the school year if there are fewer school
days than expulsion days remaining. The Superintendent
may apply any remaining part or all of the period of the
expulsion to the following school year.

When a student is being considered for expulsion by the
Superintendent:

1. The Superintendent will give the student and the
parent, guardian, or custodian written notice of the
intended expulsion, including reasons for the
intended expulsion.

2. The student and parent or representative have the
opportunity to appear before the Superintendent to
challenge the proposed action or to otherwise explain
the student’s actions. The written notice will state
the time and place to appear, which must not be
earlier than three (3) school days nor later than five
(5) school days after the notice is given, unless the
Superintendent grants an extension upon the

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