Disciplinary Appeals

DUE PROCESS 

If a parent believes a disciplinary action toward their child was unjust, they may appeal using the following process. 

 RIGHT TO APPEAL 

Appeals related to student Code of Conduct violation decisions must be filed with the building Principal within forty-eight (48) hours of parental notification.  Disciplinary consequences resulting in the loss of extra curricular privileges are NOT subject to Due Process Appeals.  Within five school days of receipt of a written appeal, the building Principal will provide a written response. If the decision of the building Principal does not resolve the matter, a written appeal may be filed with the Superintendent within seven days of receipt of the building Principal’s written response. Within five school days of receipt of a written appeal, the Superintendent will provide a written response. If the decision of the Superintendent does not resolve the matter, a written appeal may be filed within seven days with the Chairperson of the School Committee. The Student Discipline Subcommittee will hear the appeal. Within five days of said meeting, the School Committee Chairperson will provide a written response. If the decision of the BWRSD School Committee does not resolve the matter, a written appeal may be filed with the Rhode Island Department of Education.