Short-Term Suspension

The District will follow the same policy and procedures for the suspension of students in conjunction with the short-term suspension of students without disabilities.

Long-Term Suspension

Before implementing the suspension of a student with a disability for more than ten (10) accumulated or consecutive school days, the District will notify the student’s parent or guardian in writing of the proposed suspension and convene a meeting of the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team or 504 accommodation plan team to discuss additional concerns and delivery of services during the suspension. 

If the student poses an immediate threat to his/her own safety or to the safety of others, the District may immediately suspend the student for up to ten (10) school days. During the suspension period, the student’s team will meet to determine whether the misbehavior is related to the student’s disability and whether further evaluation is necessary.

Revised by the Board of Education May 2007

Revised June 2013