Page 54 - GMS Student Handbook 2017-2018

54

D. Possession or Use of Explosives or any Such Devices that Cause Bodily Harm
Any offense: Expulsion shall be recommended and referral to legal authorities.

A. Prohibited Weapons on School premises (including but not limited to Firearms,
Knives, and all Illegal Weapons
Any offense: Expulsion shall be recommended and referral to legal authorities.

Terminology

The campus principal may use suspension as a disciplinary alternative in lieu of in-school
suspension or vice-versa. Suspension is a disciplinary management alternative whereby a
student is temporarily removed from school and placed at home under the supervision of
the parent or guardian for a period not to exceed three (3) days per offense.
Referral to the District Hearing Committee (DHC) may result in expulsion for the
appropriate amount of time. Expulsion from school will be reflected in the student’s
cumulative record.
Referral to legal authorities means the school district will refer the case to the sheriff’s
department/juvenile office and may file charges, if need be, in the appropriate court of law.
Expulsion means the total withdrawal of a student from the school environment and
termination of all school services to the student. The student cannot be on school property
nor attend school sponsored activities for the duration of the expulsion.

Student Adjustment Center placement refers to a transfer of campus to an alternative
education program for a specified period of time where the student will be separated from
the home campus environment.

Discipline Procedures

The following procedures shall apply to all discipline cases. The disposition of particular
discipline cases may terminate at any administrative level depending upon the infraction
and punishment rendered.

1. Preliminary Hearing
A. Investigation by the principal and/or assistant principal
B. Discussion with student of charges
C. Hearing of student’s side of incident
D. Informing student of action being taken

2. Notification of Parents
A. Call parents immediately by telephone, if possible, send note home
3. Notification of Superintendent
A. Provide copy or letter to parents
B. Recommend action over and above limits of principal’s authority
4. Superintendent