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A. Conduct an investigation as to the evidence and facts of the case
B. Set-up hearing date to hear appeal, if appropriate, and notify parents of date, time,
and site of hearing.
C. Hear the case and render decision including referral to the Board of Trustees for
hearing, if appropriate
D. Provide pertinent school records for Board meeting
5. Board of Trustees
A. Hear case
B. Determine guilt or innocence on basis of evidence
C. Determine penalty

Students Declared Delinquent or Convicted of Misdemeanors And or Felonies

1. Any student who has been legally declared delinquent or who has been convicted of
a misdemeanor or felony may be suspended or expelled from school.
2. When the principal becomes aware of such convictions, he may suspend the student
from school. In such event, he shall provide the superintendent with a written
report concerning the conviction and action taken.
3. The superintendent shall review the case and may alter the action of the principal or
continue the suspension or add days to the suspension until such time as the Board
of Trustees shall meet in regular or special session. At this time, the superintendent
may recommend an additional period of suspension or expulsion for the remainder
of the school term with no credit earned for the current semester.

Tardiness
A student who is tardy to class is subject to disciplinary action. Repeated instances of
tardiness will result in more severe disciplinary action, in accordance with the Student
Code of Conduct.

Law Enforcement Agencies

Questioning of Students
When law enforcement officers or other lawful authorities wish to question or interview a
student at school:
 Law enforcement officers must report to the principal’s office upon entering school
grounds
 The principal will verify and record the identity of the officer or other authority and ask
for an explanation of the need to question or interview the student
 The principal ordinarily will make reasonable efforts to notify the parents unless the
interviewer raises what the principal considers to be a valid objection
 The principal or other administrator ordinarily will be present unless the interviewer
raises what the principal considers to be a valid objection
 The principal will cooperate fully regarding the conditions of the interview, if the
questioning or interview is part of a child abuse investigation