Readmittance Following Expulsion (JDE)

At the conclusion of an expulsion, the principal shall contact the parent or legal guardian to schedule a conference. If the parent or legal guardian fails to attend the required conference, within five school days of notification, the student may be considered truant, and the principal shall file a complaint in accordance with statutory provisions with the court exercising juvenile jurisdiction. Should the parent or legal guardian refuse to respond, the principal may determine whether readmitting the student is in the best interest of the student. On any subsequent occasions in the same school year, the student shall not be readmitted unless the parent or legal guardian, court, or other appointed representative responds. Readmission to school is on a probationary basis and shall be contingent on the student and parent or legal guardian agreeing in writing to the conditions stipulated. Such agreement shall contain a provision for immediate removal of the student from school premises and return to the school system’s alternative setting without a hearing upon the principal determining that the student has violated the agreement. Immediately thereafter, the principal shall provide proper notification in writing of the determination and reasons for removal to the Superintendent and the student's parent or legal guardian.