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 of expulsion , as well as notice that the expulsion hearing will be the student ’ s sole opportunity to present such evidence .
d . The student may cross-examine witnesses called by the Administration .
e . The student may be represented by any third party of his / her choice , including an attorney , at his / her expense or at the expense of his / her parents .
f . A student is entitled to the services of a translator or interpreter , to be provided by the Board of Education , whenever the student or his / her parent ( s ) or guardian ( s ) do ( es ) not speak the English language or is handicapped .
g . The conditions under which the Board is not legally required to give the student an alternative educational opportunity ( if applicable ).
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