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- The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charges, including specific acts involved. If the student denies the charges, the student shall be given an explanation of the evidence supporting the charges.
- The student shall be given an opportunity to explain his or her conduct and to informally contest the charge. If the school official then determines the student should be suspended, the student shall be informed and the student's parents or guardian shall be notified by telephone, whenever possible, of the suspension and the reasons for the action.
- The two steps above may be postponed in emergency situations relating to health and safety. Emergency situations shall be limited to those instances where there is a serious risk that substantial harm will occur if suspension does not take place immediately.
- When parents cannot be contacted, the decision to send the student home, to allow the student to remain on school premises, or to refer him or her to the proper authorities must be made with consideration given to the student's age, maturity, and the nature of the misconduct that caused the suspension.
- A suspension notice shall be mailed to the parents or guardian with a copy to the superintendent. The notice must state the date, the reasons for the suspension, the length of the suspension (not to exceed ten school days), and the procedures that must be followed by the student and parents or guardian to gain reinstatement.
- After the parents or guardian receive notice of the suspension, they will be given a conference with the building principal or his or her designee if they so request.
- After the parents or guardian have discussed the suspension with the principal or his or her designee, they may appeal the decision to the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services or the Deputy Superintendent or their designee, whose decision will be final.
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