A Time-Out Center, or other in-school program, provides an alternative to out-of-school suspension for scholars who might ordinarily be suspended from school, or for those who are experiencing behavioral difficulties in one (1) or more classes. All privileges are suspended; no classes are attended. Scholars are placed in a room designed for corrective purposes and are supervised while completing assignments. They receive full credit for assignments completed, including tests and exams. Also see Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
This refers to an out-of-school/program suspension for more than ten (10) school days, and shall not exceed fiftynine (59) school days. Suspension of more than ten (10) consecutive school days shall follow the procedures described in Board policy. Suspension of scholars with Special Education needs or Section 504 Accommodations, are subject to the applicable statutory procedures mandated by federal law.
When applicable, a scholar may be suspended out-of-school/program until such time a conference can be initiated between the Principal (or designee), the scholar, and the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of a minor scholar, and other professional resource personnel where warranted. In this case, a scholar may be suspended from school/program for one (1) hour up to a maximum of ten (10) school days.
In the event of scholar misconduct a scholar may be placed on out-of-school/ program suspension for up to ten (10) school days for any act of misconduct. The length of the suspension is determined by building administrators and is dependent on the severity of the misconduct. A scholar suspended from school is not allowed to attend school or any school activity or schoolsponsored activity for the period of the suspension. Scholars may be considered as trespassing and subject to arrest if present on any school property during the period of suspension.
In the event a scholar is suspended from his/her base school and is involved in the Kent Career/Technical Center (KC/TC) or similar program, the Principal (or designee) shall determine, based upon the seriousness of the infraction, whether the scholar should continue in KC/TC, or similar programs, during the period of suspension. If scholars commit a Level I, II, or III infraction, the Principal (or designee) may elect to have scholars continue in KC/TC or similar programs. For Level IV and V infractions, scholars shall be suspended from all school programs, including KC/TC.
This refers to an out-of-school/ program suspension of ten (10) school days or less. A scholar is entitled to minimal due process protections, including oral or written notice of the accusation(s), what disciplinary measures are being proposed, and an opportunity to respond.
Classroom teachers may suspend a scholar from the teacher’s subject, class, or activity for up to one (1) full day of that particular class period for the following acts of misconduct:
When a teacher suspends a scholar pursuant to this act, the teacher shall immediately notify the Principal (or designee) and send the scholar to the Principal with a written statement of the reason for the suspension. The teacher shall be responsible for appropriate supervision of the scholar while in route to the Principal.
The Principal shall determine if the scholar is permitted to attend extra-curricular activities, if any, or classes taught by other teachers, or recommend additional days of suspension. A Parent- Teacher Conference shall follow the suspension as soon as possible and may include a school counselor, school psychologist, or school social worker. The Principal (or designee) shall attend at the request of the teacher or Parent/Guardian or when the Principal deems it appropriate.
A scholar may return that school day to the class, subject, or activity from which suspended, with the approval of the teacher and the Principal. Teachers may continue to remove scholars from class pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Master Agreement between the Board and the GREA, except where prohibited by state law. Also see Public Act.
When an incident occurs that is in violation of the Uniform Discipline Code and information is still being gathered to determine who may have committed the offense; a scholar may be placed on temporary suspension. The scholar shall remain on temporary suspension until such time as building administrators or the Executive Director of Public Safety (or designee) has conducted an initial investigation to determine whether or not additional investigation is warranted. While on temporary suspension, schoolwork shall be provided to the scholar.
If as a result of the preliminary investigation the scholar is not charged with a violation, the scholar may return to school and all days of absence shall be counted as excused. If on the other hand, the investigation results in charges of misconduct the days of temporary suspension shall remain as days of suspension on the scholar’s attendance record.
Note: If a scholar receives special education services, contact the Special Education Supervisor prior to considering a temporary suspension of a scholar with a disability as these days count as days of removal.