EHS Student Handbook 2022-23 | Page 22

Table of Cont . Grad . Req . Disciplinary Responibilities Stud . Activities School Services Miscellaneous
25 . Possession and / or use of a laser pointer . 26 . Hazing . 27 . Bullying .
28 . Cyberbullying that creates a hostile environment at school for any student ( a ) infringes on the rights of a student at school or ( b ) substantially disrupts the educational process or orderly operation of the school .
29 . Any act of discrimination and / or retaliation against a person who reports or assists in the investigation of a bullying complaint .
30 . Any other violation of school rules or regulations or a series of violations which makes the presence of the student in school seriously disruptive of the educational process and / or a danger to persons or property .
31 . Any action prohibited by any Federal or State law which would indicate that the student presents a danger to any person in the school community or school property .
IV .
Procedures Governing Suspension A .
The principal of a school , or designee on the administrative staff of the school , shall have the right to suspend any student in grades 3-12 for breach of conduct as noted in Section II of this policy for not more than ten ( 10 ) consecutive school days . In such cases , the following procedures shall be followed .
1 . Unless an emergency situation exists , no student shall be suspended prior to having an informal hearing before the principal or designee at which the student is informed of the charges and given an opportunity to respond . In the event of an emergency , the informal hearing shall be held as soon after the suspension as possible .
2 . Evidence of past disciplinary problems which have led to removal from a classroom , suspension , or expulsion of a student who is the subject of an informal hearing may be received by the principal , but only considered in the determination of the length of suspensions .
3 . By telephone , the principal or designee shall make reasonable attempts to immediately notify the parent or guardian of a minor student following the suspension and state the cause ( s ) leading to the suspension .
4 . Whether or not telephone contact is made with the parent or guardian of such minor student , the principal or designee shall forward a letter promptly to such parent or guardian to the last address reported on school records ( or to a newer address if known by the principal , or designee ), offering the parent or guardian an opportunity for a conference to discuss same .
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