CHAPTER 5.00 - STUDENTS

5.27 Pupil Suspension 

Based on, but limited to the conditions set forth in the “Code(s) of Student Conduct,” the principal or his designee may suspend a pupil from school; provided, that such suspension with the reasons therefore shall be reported within 24 hours, in writing, to the parents or guardian, and to the Superintendent; provided further, that no suspension shall be for more than ten (10) days and that no suspension be made an expulsion unless so ordered by the School Board in a

resolution adopted and spread on its minutes.

(1) The principal or his designee may suspend a pupil transported to and from school at public expense from riding the school bus for a period of ten (10) days; provided that written notice is given within 24 hours to the parent(s) or guardian, and to the Superintendent.

(2) The following information shall be included in the written notice of suspension to the parent(s) or guardian, and to the Superintendent.

(a) The nature of the offense.

(b) The date of the offense and beginning date of the suspension and the date on which the pupil may return to school.

(c) Any conditions involving suspension, such as reduction of the suspension following a conference and assurance from the pupil of a change in attitude.

(3) All suspension notices to the parent(s) or guardian shall be delivered either in person, by a staff member, or sent by mail.

(4) Whenever possible, an informal hearing shall be afforded the student prior to the effective date of the suspension. Where conditions do not judiciously allow a delay in the suspension, the parent or legal guardian and the student should be offered a conference at the earliest possible time following the effective date of the suspension. Whenever possible, after hearing a student’s explanation of his conduct, the principal shall explain to the student his reasons for the suspension and the conditions thereof.

Statutory Authority: 1001.41, 1001.42, F.S.

Laws Implemented: 1003.31, F.S.

History:

Adopted:

Revision Date(s): August, 1989; July 1, 1996; January 14, 1999; February 9, 2010

Formerly: