Whenever a student is accused of committing a violation of the SSBIH, they have the right to due process. This means that they must:

1. Be given oral or written notice of the charge against them.

2. Be provided with an opportunity to present their side of the case, and

3. Be provided with an opportunity to appeal the decision.

Due-process procedures will be followed before any suspension, unless immediate suspension is necessary to protect persons or property or to avoid disruption of the ongoing educational process. In such cases, due-process procedures shall be followed within three school days. The appeal process for a suspension is outlined beginning on page 36.

Discipline records will be kept by the administrator. Records are accessible to teachers, administrators, the student, and/or the parent/guardian as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Persons who are involved in any disciplinary process have the right to legal representation at their own expense.