FILE:  JDD-E

Cf:  JDD

NOTICE OF SUSPENSION

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PARISH                                  STUDENT NAME    

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SCHOOL NO.                        STUDENT NO.          GRADE                      BIRTHDATE

TO:      MR. AND MRS.  ___________________________________________________

            ADDRESS _______________________________________________________

            TELEPHONE NO.  _________________________________________________

DATE OF CONTACT WITH PARENT BY PRINCIPAL AND/OR S.C.W.A. _____________

DATE OF HEARING WITH PARENT BY SUPERINTENDENT AND/OR PRINCIPAL ______________

Your child has been suspended from                       school for the period beginning __________ and ending ___________ inclusive.

This is the first, second, third, fourth suspension and is for the following reasons: (Underline or circle the number of suspensions above; list reasons below:)

1.  _____________________________________________________________________________________________

2.  _____________________________________________________________________________________________

3.  _____________________________________________________________________________________________

4.  _____________________________________________________________________________________________

The parent or guardian of the student may within five (5) days after the decision is rendered by the principal request that the Superintendent or his/her designee at a time set review of the findings of the principal, otherwise, the decision shall be final. If the request as herein provided, and after reviewing the findings of the principal, the Superintendent or his/her designee may affirm, modify or reverse the action previously taken.

We are hopeful that our coordinated efforts will lead to better understanding and a solution to the problem.

LOUISIANA LAW PROVIDES THAT A STUDENT MAY BE RECOMMENDED FOR EXPULSION AT ANY TIME FOR ANY SERIOUS VIOLATION OF SCHOOL REGULATIONS AND SHALL BE RECOMMENDED FOR EXPULSION ON THE FOURTH SUSPENSION.

Other comments:  __________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Witnesses:

(1) ________________________________________________________

(2) ________________________________________________________

(3) ________________________________________________________

Very truly yours,

_____________________________________

Principal

NOTICE OF HEARING ON SUSPENSION

TO:     _____________________________________________,parent or guardian of student,

__________________________.

FROM:  ____________________________________________, Superintendent of Schools.

SUBJECT:  Notice of hearing of suspension of ____________________________________

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held in the office of the Superintendent at the Washington Parish School Board Office, 800 Main Street, Franklinton, Louisiana, on the _____ day of _____ 20 ____ commencing at ______ o'clock regarding the suspension of ____________________________ as a result of the following acts of misconduct:

The hearing will be conducted by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and at this hearing the student may be represented by any person of his/her choice.  Until such hearing takes place, the student shall remain suspended from school.

The parent or guardian of the student may within five (5) days after the decision is rendered by the Superintendent or his/her designee request the Parish School Board to review the finding, otherwise, the decision will be final.  If request is granted and after reviewing the findings of the Superintendent or his/her designee, the School Board may affirm, modify, or reverse the action previously taken.

If you desire to attend the hearing, please be present at the School Board Office on the date and time set forth above.  If you are unable to attend, please call 839-3436 and let us know.

You will be notified in writing of the action taken by the office of the Superintendent in this matter.

DATE: _________________________

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SUPERINTENDENT

Washington Parish School Board