Suspension and Expulsion Procedures - Students with Disabilities

Procedures for Suspension and Expulsion of Students with Disabilities

Vida Charter School shall comply with the provisions of the IDEA when disciplining students with disabilities. Their rights are explained fully in the Board’s Policy 709, “Discipline of Special Education Students Policy.” This policy is available on the Vida Charter School website and is available upon request.

Appeal Procedures

Should a parent disagree with administrative disciplinary action of the school, other than out-of-school suspensions or expulsions, the parent/guardian may appeal as follows:

• Appeals should be made to the Executive Director by arranging an appointment or by writing to the Executive Director.
• If the appellant is dissatisfied with the result of the appeal to the Executive Director, they may appeal to the Board of Trustees. Appeals must be filed in writing, within five school days of receipt by the parent of the Executive Director’s notice of disciplinary action.

In cases of immediate appeal, if the Executive Director determines that the student’s presence at the school does not create a continuing danger to persons or property, or an ongoing threat of disruption, the student may be allowed to continue in school on a regular basis until the appeal is considered. A favorable decision will allow the student to continue in school, whereas a decision supporting the Executive Director will require the student to serve the full suspension beginning the next school day after receiving notice of the decision. In situations where the student is excluded during the appeal process and the appeal is ultimately favorable to the student, opportunity will be provided for the completion of make-up assignments.