Notification of an expulsion hearing before the administration will be sent in accordance with IC 20-8.1-5.1-13. Formal findings from such a hearing will be explained in writing to the parents and the Principal of AMMS with stipulations outlining the length of the expulsion. Any student who has been expelled pursuant to these provisions shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Trustees as specified in IC 20-8.1-5.1-13. When a student is expelled under the provisions of this section and applies for admission to another school for acceptance, the Head of School of AMMS shall notify the head of the receiving school of the reasons for the pupil’s expulsion. Procedures for all Expulsion Hearings A presentation of the evidence against the student is stated by the Hearing Officer (Principal or Administrative designee) at the school. A presentation by the student and parent or parent's designee (individual) of any defense or mitigating circumstances. Submission of written statements from any person in defense of the student accepted by the Hearing Officer. The student may present witnesses and evidence in rebuttal of the school's allegation to the Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer records a summary of the facts and disputed evidence. Failure of the pupil and/or parent to appear at the hearing without good cause constitutes a waiver of the hearing and the case is reviewed by the Hearing Officer (Principal or designee). A decision is rendered on the evidence available. On the day of the hearing, a presentation detailing the reasons for the decision is given to the student and parent or guardian. Formal findings from the hearing officer will be mailed within 10 days of the hearing. The decision may authorize return to school at an earlier date, and may include an alternative educational plan or an evaluation request under Chapter 766. Appendix D: Computer/Internet Policy Use of AMMS’ computer network is a privilege, not a right. Students may use the computers as long as they observe the rules as outlined below. Failure to follow these rules may result in loss of computer network privileges, detention, or suspension.
Notification of an expulsion hearing before the administration will be sent in accordance with IC 20-8.1-5.1-13. Formal findings from such a hearing will be explained in writing to the parents and the Principal of AMMS with stipulations outlining the length of the expulsion. Any student who has been expelled pursuant to these provisions shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Trustees as specified in IC 20-8.1-5.1-13. When a student is expelled under the provisions of this section and applies for admission to another school for acceptance, the Head of School of AMMS shall notify the head of the receiving school of the reasons for the pupil’s expulsion. Procedures for all Expulsion Hearings A presentation of the evidence against the student is stated by the Hearing Officer (Principal or Administrative designee) at the school. A presentation by the student and parent or parent's designee (individual) of any defense or mitigating circumstances. Submission of written statements from any person in defense of the student accepted by the Hearing Officer. The student may present witnesses and evidence in rebuttal of the school's allegation to the Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer records a summary of the facts and disputed evidence. Failure of the pupil and/or parent to appear at the hearing without good cause constitutes a waiver of the hearing and the case is reviewed by the Hearing Officer (Principal or designee). A decision is rendered on the evidence available. On the day of the hearing, a presentation detailing the reasons for the decision is given to the student and parent or guardian. Formal findings from the hearing officer will be mailed within 10 days of the hearing. The decision may authorize return to school at an earlier date, and may include an alternative educational plan or an evaluation request under Chapter 766. Appendix D: Computer/Internet Policy Use of AMMS’ computer network is a privilege, not a right. Students may use the computers as long as they observe the rules as outlined below. Failure to follow these rules may result in loss of computer network privileges, detention, or suspension.
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