Student/Parent Handbook - Hawthorn School District 73

4. If a hearing officer is appointed by the board, the hearing officer shall report to the board a written summary of the
evidence presented at the hearing. After the hearing or upon receipt of the written report of the hearing officer, the
board may take appropriate action.
A suspended student may receive no credit for each day suspended, may not be given regularly assigned work, and will
not be allowed to participate in any curricular or extracurricular activities. Suspended students may not appear on
school grounds. A parent/guardian conference may be required as a condition of readmission.
Cases of Expulsion
In expulsion cases, the following procedures are utilized. School Code of Illinois 10-22.6
1. The student and the student's parents must be notified by registered or certified mail of the reasons for the
recommended expulsion, including a full statement of the reasons for dismissal; the length of the expulsion; and the
date, time and place of the school board meeting; and the request to appear at the meeting. The expulsion does
not take place until after the school board meeting.
2. At the school board meeting, the student may be represented by counsel at the student's expense, and has the
right to question the person who made the recommendation to expel, to present evidence, to call and question
witnesses, and to make a personal statement.
3. If requested by the student, the parent or representative, a record of the proceedings will be kept.
4. If a hearing officer is appointed by the board, he shall report to the board a written summary of the evidence heard
at the meeting and the board may take such action as it finds appropriate.
Any student who is in violation of the weapon policy may, after school discipline procedures have been completed, be
expelled from school for a period of not less than one year, subject to the authority of the superintendent or designee to
modify such expulsion period on a case-by-case basis. (Reference: U.S.C. 33511 et seq.)
In the interest of helping students, the district may assist in providing or locating alternative educational opportunities for
a suspended or expelled student. These alternatives could include homebound or telephone instruction, reading lists,
adult evening classes or alternative school settings. The Illinois State Board of Education provides information and
assistance to school districts and students in educational alternatives within a school or off campus.
Corrective Measures Short of Suspension
Efforts shall be made by the staff to solve disciplinary problems within the school setting. The following actions are
suggested for dealing with behavioral problems short of exclusion from school. The list does not preclude the use of
other methods or approaches that are reasonable and purposeful.
Removal from classroom to the office: This action may occur when a student is disrupting the learning environment.
In-school detention: This action may deprive students from participating in regular classroom experiences.
Student conference: Student and staff members meet for the purpose of discussing and solving behavioral problems.
Warning: A verbal or written notice to a student that a specific behavior is unacceptable and may result in a stronger
action if the behavior is not corrected.
Parent conference: A conference involving the parents/guardians and staff members for the purpose of discussing and
solving behavioral problems. The emphasis is on enlisting the assistance of the parents/guardians.
Referral: Referral to an in-school or out-of-school agency or person may be suggested when it is felt the intervention
might help resolve a behavioral challenge.
Behavioral probation: A principal or assistant principal may place a student on behavioral probation for a specific
period of time. This may include a written contract with the student, representing an agreement between the student
and the administrator concerning the specific changes expected. Failure to fulfill the contract or a further infraction of
the school rules may result in the imposition of further disciplinary action, as set forth in the contract. Parents/Guardians
will be encouraged to discuss and assist in assuring that the intent and terms of the probation are fulfilled.
Detention: A student who violates a school rule or policy may be required to spend a specific period of time after
school, before school, or during an unassigned class period at a specific location assigned by the principal or teacher.
Such a detention will be actively supervised by a staff member. Students are expected to complete assigned work. It is
the parent's responsibility to provide transportation after the detention is over or to give the student permission to walk.
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