Who May Suspend
In accordance with KRS 158.150, the Principal or assistant Principal may suspend a student up to a maximum of five (5) days per incident.
The Superintendent may suspend a student up to a maximum of ten (10) days per incident.
Length of Suspension
A student may not be suspended for more than a total of ten (10) days per incident.
Suspension of primary school students shall be considered only in exceptional cases where there are safety issues for the child or others, as determined by the Superintendent/designee.
Prior Due Process Required
A student shall not be suspended until due process procedures have been provided as described in KRS 158.150 (09.431)1, unless immediate suspension is essential to protect persons or property or to avoid disruption of the educational process. If the Superintendent lengthens the period of suspension imposed by the Principal, additional due process shall be provided.
A student who is removed from the same classroom three (3) times within a thirty (30) day period shall be considered “chronically disruptive” and may be suspended from school and no other basis for suspension shall be deemed necessary.
Imminent Danger
In such cases, due process shall follow the suspension as soon as practicable, but no later than three (3) school days after the suspension.
Written Report Required
The Principal or assistant Principal shall report any suspension in writing1 immediately to the Superintendent and to the parent of the student being suspended. The written report shall include the reason for suspension, the length of time of the suspension, and the conditions for reinstatement.
Students with Disabilities
In cases which involve students with disabilities, the procedures mandated by federal and state law for students with disabilities shall be followed.2
References:
220 U.S.C. Sections § 1400 et seq; 707 Chapter 1; Honig v. Doe, 108 S.Ct. 592(1988)
OAG 77‑419; OAG 77‑427; OAG 77‑547
Goss v. Lopez, 419 US 565 (1975)
Related Policies:
09.425; 09.426; 09.43; 09.431
Adopted/Amended: 7/12/2023
Order #: 071223-4