The School Board delegates to the building administrators the authority to suspend disobedient and disorderly students for a period not to exceed the (10) school days.  Suspensions longer that 10 days may be imposed by the Board.

Prior to the suspension, except as hereinafter provided:
           

1. The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against him/her.
2. The student shall be given an explanation of the evidence forming the basis for the charge(s); and,
3. The student shall be given an opportunity to present his/her version of the incident.

However, students whose presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the instructional process may be immediately removed from school.  In such cases, the notice of charges, explanation of evidence, and the student’s opportunity to present his/her version of the incident shall be arranged as soon as practicable after removal of the student from school.

The student’s parents/guardians shall be notified of the suspension as soon as practicable by telephone (if possible) and/or by written notice sent by mail. Notice shall be given to the Office of the Superintendent.

Students shall be responsible for any schoolwork missed during their suspension.  After readmittance, they shall be permitted to take tests, quizzes or any other form of evaluation affecting their grades.

Legal Reference:         20-A MRSA¶1001.9

Cross reference:         

• JICIA – Weapons, Violence and School Safety
• JK – Student Discipline
• JKE – Expulsion of Students
• JKF – Suspension/Expulsion of Students with Disabilities

ADOPTED:    May 13, 2003
REPLACES:  JKD/JKE-Student Suspension and Expulsion
REVISED:      November 4, 2008