Section 06-054  Student Suspensions, Expulsions
For serious cause, such as gross misconduct or persistent disobedience, the Principal has the authority to suspend a pupil when such action is in the best interests of the other pupils.  The Principal shall have the authority to suspend a pupil for a maximum of five (5) days, and may recommend longer suspensions to the Superintendent, who has the authority to suspend pupils for a period not to exceed 90 school days.  Expulsions shall be made only by the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, and shall be for a period not to exceed 186 school days.  All suspensions are to be reported to the parents of the pupil, if possible, by means of a form to be mailed to the parent setting forth such information as the length of suspension, cause of suspension, and terms under which the suspension may be lifted.  A copy of this report shall be filed with the Superintendent.  Suspended pupils shall not be restored to the privileges of the schools except on recommendation by the Principal and approval by the Superintendent, and for expelled pupils Board approval shall also be required.  In all cases of student suspension or expulsion, the procedures as set forth in KSA 72-8901 et. seq. shall be followed.  The Principals shall have the authority to use probation as a form of discipline in individual situations where the use of probation is deemed to be appropriate.

                                                                                                        Approved by Board 9-24-84.