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8 . In cases where the respondent has denied the allegation , the Board must determine whether the respondent committed the offense ( s ) as charged by the Administration .
9 . If the Board determines that the student has committed the conduct as alleged , then the Board shall proceed with the second portion of the hearing , during which the Board will receive and consider evidence regarding the length and conditions of expulsion .
10 . When considering the length and conditions of expulsion , the Board may review the student ’ s attendance , academic and past disciplinary records . The Board may ask the Administration for a recommendation as to the discipline to be imposed .
11 . Evidence of past disciplinary problems which have led to removal from a classroom , suspension or expulsion of a student being considered for expulsion may be considered only during the second portion of the hearing , during which the Board is considering length of expulsion and nature of alternative educational opportunity to be offered .
12 . Where administrators presented the case in support of the charges against the student , such administrative staff shall not be present during the deliberations of the Board either on questions of evidence or on the final discipline to be imposed . The Superintendent or his / her designee may , after reviewing the incident with administrators , and reviewing the student ' s records , make a recommendation to the Board as to the appropriate discipline to be applied .
13 . The Board shall make findings as to the truth of the charges , if the student has denied them , and , in all cases , the disciplinary action , if any , to be imposed . The Board shall report its final decision in writing to the student , or if such student is a minor , also to the parent ( s ) or guardian ( s ), stating the reasons on which the decision is based , and the disciplinary action to be imposed . Said decision shall be based solely on evidence presented at the hearing .
VIII .
Board Policy Regarding Mandatory Expulsions A .
In keeping with Conn . Gen . Stat . § 10-233d and the Gun Free Schools Act , it shall be the policy of the Board to expel a student for one full calendar year for : the conduct described in Section VI ( B )( 1 ), ( 2 ) and ( 3 ) of this policy . The Board may modify the term of expulsion on a case-by-case basis .
IX .
Alternative Educational Programs for Expelled Students A . Students under sixteen ( 16 ) years of age :
Whenever the Board of Education expels a student under sixteen years of age , it shall offer any such student an alternative educational program .
B . Students sixteen ( 16 ) to eighteen ( 18 ) years of age :
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