STUDENT DISCIPLINE:
Stipulated expulsion

A stipulated expulsion agreement is made when a student’s parent or guardian agrees that the student did commit an act included in the reasons for expulsion and is being recommended for expulsion.

As part of reaching a stipulated agreement, the student and a parent or guardian will meet with the Director of Student Services. They will review the evidence gathered in the investigation of the incident leading to the expulsion recommendation. At that time, if they agree to a stipulated decision, the student, parent or guardian and the Director must all initial and agree upon the following:

1. They have been informed of and understand the right to due process with regard to the expulsion recommendation.
2. They have had the opportunity to review the reasons for the recommendation for expulsion and to discuss them with district personnel.
3. They agree to the facts as stated in the expulsion recommendation.

As part of a stipulated agreement, the student’s parent or guardian waives a number of rights:

1. The right to an expulsion hearing.
2. All notices and timelines required by policy or law.
3. The right to be represented by an attorney at the expulsion hearing.
4. The right to inspect and have copies of the documents which would have been used at the hearing.
5. The right to confront and question all witnesses who would have testified at the hearing.
6. The right to question all written evidence presented.
7. The right to present witnesses and evidence on the student’s behalf.
8. The right to appeal to the county Board of Education if the stipulated expulsion is approved by the Board of Trustees as agreed upon.

A student’s parent or guardian may consult with an attorney about the stipulated expulsion process. The Board of Trustees must still vote to approve a stipulated expulsion agreement.