EHS Student Handbook 2022-23 | Page 25

Table of Cont . Grad . Req . Disciplinary Responibilities Stud . Activities School Services Miscellaneous
automatic spring release device by which a blade is released from the handle , having a blade of over one and one-half inches in length , and any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument , including any sling shot , black jack , sand bag , metal or brass knuckles , stiletto , knife , the edged portion of the blade of which is four inches and over in length or martial arts weapon as defined above .
B .
Upon receipt of an expulsion recommendation , the Superintendent or his / her designee may conduct an inquiry concerning the expulsion recommendation .
If the Superintendent or his / her designee determines that a student should or must be expelled , he or she shall forward his / her recommendation to the Board of Education so that the Board of Education can consider and act upon this recommendation .
VII .
Expulsion Hearing Procedure A . Emergency Exception :
Except in an emergency situation , the Board of Education shall , prior to expelling the student , conduct a hearing to be governed by the procedures outlined herein . Whenever an emergency exists , the hearing provided for above shall be held as soon as possible after the expulsion .
B . Hearing Panel :
C . Notice :
1 . Expulsion hearings conducted by the Board will be heard by any three or more Board members . A decision to expel a student must be supported by a majority of the Board members present , provided that no less than three affirmative votes to expel are cast .
2 . Alternatively , the Board may appoint an impartial hearing board composed of one or more persons to hear and decide the expulsion matter , provided that no member of the Board may serve on such panel .
1 . Written notice of the expulsion hearing must be given to the student , and , if the student is a minor , to his / her parent ( s ) or guardian ( s ) a reasonable time prior to the time of the hearing .
2 . The written notice of the expulsion hearing shall inform the student of the following :
a . The date , time , and location of the hearing .
b . A short , plain description of the conduct alleged by the Administration .
c .
The student may present as evidence , testimony and documents concerning the conduct alleged and the appropriate length and conditions
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