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EXPULSION/DUE PROCESSAdministrative RegulationAR 601.4Page 7 of 24An extension of the original period of suspension shall be preceded by a notice of the extension andoffer to hold a conference giving the pupil an opportunity to be heard (Education Code Section48911(g)).Mandatory Recommendation for ExpulsionUnless the principal finds that expulsion is inappropriate due to particular circumstances, theprincipal shall recommend a pupil's expulsion for any of the following acts (Education CodeSection 48915(a)):1. Causing serious physical injury to another person, except in self-defense.2. Possession of any knife as defined in Education Code Section 48915(g), or other dangerousobject of no reasonable use to the pupil. Note: “Explosive” as used in this section does notinclude an explosive meeting the definition provided in Title 18, United States Code, Section921.3. Unlawful possession of any controlled substance except for possession of no more than oneounce of marijuana.4. Robbery or extortion.5. Assault or battery upon any school employee as defined in Sections 240 and 242 of the PenalCode. Assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability to commit a violent injuryon the person of another (Penal Code Section 240). Battery is any willful and unlawful use offorce or violence upon the person of another (Penal Code Section 242).Mandatory Recommendation and Mandatory ExpulsionThe principal or administrative designee shall immediately suspend and recommend the Boardexpel any pupil found at school or at a school activity to (Education Code Section 48915(c)):1. Possess, as verified by a district employee, or sell, or otherwise furnish a firearm unless thepupil had obtained prior written permission to possess the item from a certificated schoolemployee, with the principal or designee's concurrence.2. Brandish a knife (as defined in Education Code Section 48915(g)) at another person.3. Unlawfully sell a controlled substance as defined in Health and Safety Code 11053-11058.