STUDENT APPEAL

When a student’s behavior results in a violation of the Good Conduct Code, the decision of the Principal or designee may be appealed to the Superintendent. The appeal to the Superintendent shall be in writing and delivered to the Superintendent or the Superintendent's secretary within five (5) school days of receipt of the Principal's decision. The appeal to the Superintendent shall specify the reasons for the appeal and all supporting information and facts. The Superintendent shall review the results of the investigation conducted by the Principal or designee and the student's objections of the written request for appeal. The Superintendent shall provide a written decision to the Principal or designee, the student and/or the student's parents within five days of considering the appeal. If necessary, the decision of the Superintendent may be appealed to the Board. Such appeal shall be filed within five (5) school days after the receipt of the Superintendent's decision. A hearing on the student’s appeal shall be held as soon as reasonably practical before the Board. The decision of the Board shall be final.

NOTE: All appeal hearings shall be informal and a student may be accompanied by his/her parent or guardian. A student may be represented by legal counsel in any hearing before the School District's Board of Directors. During the appeal process, the student will remain ineligible pending a decision of the student’s appeal.