High School Student Handbook - South Milwaukee School District

from activities.
6. Participation in an awareness group will be required for all students caught using or
possessing alcohol and/or chemicals on school grounds or at a school-sponsored
activity.
Note: In cases where the suspension of a student has been waived, the student must
attend all group meetings. Failure to do so will result in the reinstatement of the
suspension as per Code, from the date of waiver violation.
ACTIVITY CODE VIOLATION APPEAL PROCESS
1) Alleged violations of the South Milwaukee High School Activity Code should be in
writing and given to the coach/advisor in charge of the respective activity, and to the
Activities, Athletics & Recreation Coordinator.
2) Coach/Advisor is to investigate any reported violations (including asking the student
the question, “Did you do it?”) This is a minimal due process requirement for a
suspension. The coach/advisor must inform and, if necessary, ask for assistance
from the Activities, Athletics & Recreation Coordinator for other co-curricular
activities.
3) If the coach/advisor or administrator determines that there has been a violation, the
school official will:
a) discuss the violation with the student.
b) inform them of the penalty and their right to appear before an Appeal Board.
c) inform the student that they will be referred to the “Prime for Life” program if the
violation is drug related.
d) inform any coaches/advisors of student’s other activities.
4) When it has been determined that a violation has occurred, the parents will be
called and informed of the penalty and the appeal process. Parents will receive
confirmation in writing. Students have up to five school days to appeal this
decision.
5) A copy of the letter will be given to the Principal, Associate Principal, and a log entry
will be submitted in PowerSchool.
6) If requested, an Appeal Board will be convened by the Activities, Athletics &
Recreation Coordinator who will act as facilitator for the meeting, secure the
appeal’s board, inform parents and the student, and arrange for the room, time and
date. Parents are encouraged to attend the appeal meeting.
7) The five member board:
a) will select a chairperson to conduct the meeting.
b) will hear the alleged violation and penalties assessed, as presented by the
coach/advisor or the Activities, Athletics and Recreation Coordinator.
c) will provide opportunity for the student to state their side of the story.
d) will weigh all evidence and make a final decision by an oral vote.
e) may uphold decision.
f) may overrule decision.
g) may uphold decision and opt for different penalty (within approved school
guidelines).
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