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PERMANENT DISMISSAL -(last update:
7/10/08) The permanent termination of a student's enrollment for disciplinary reasons is a most serious matter and is invoked only as a last resort. Preferably, it should be preceded by at least one suspension. Prior to permanent dismissal, the student and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) must be granted a hearing in the presence of the pastor by the principal and teacher(s) involved with consideration given to the extent of the school's previous efforts to remedy the problem. PROCEDURE The procedure for permanent dismissal consists of three main parts: 1. Notification of Dismissal 2. Meeting of the pastor and principal with the student, teacher(s), parents/guardians 3. Right to Recourse. I. NOTIFICATION OF DISMISSAL When an administrator believes there is reason for the permanent dismissal of a student, the pastor, that student (depending on age) and the parent(s) or guardian(s) are informed, verbally, in person or by phone; written notification shall follow. The written notification includes: ∑ Reasons for considered dismissal ∑ Copy of dismissal procedures including the right to recourse process ∑ Possible dates and times for hearing ∑ Forms on which parent can indicate having received the notification of dismissal and indicate which dates and times are convenient for meeting. This form is to be completed and returned to school as soon as possible, usually no longer than two working days after it has been received. II. MEETING OF STUDENT, PARENT/GUARDIAN WITH PRINCIPAL AND PASTOR The purpose of this meeting is to give the student and his/her parents/ guardians a chance to ask questions about reasons for dismissal, to present their account of the situation and/or to respond to reasons given for dismissal. The principal presides at this meeting. The student and the parents/ guardians are to be present. Teacher(s) or involved staff members may also be in attendance. The pastor or his delegate is present but is not normally involved at this level as he is the court of appeal. The meeting is kept as informal as possible. Tapes or verbatim records are not permitted at this level. As soon as possible, usually no longer than 24 hours, the student and parents/guardians are informed of the decision. If the decision is for permanent dismissal, the parents/guardians are given the opportunity to withdraw the student. A summary of the conference is prepared and given to the parents/guardians to sign and comment upon. This summary record becomes part of the student's file. III. RIGHT TO RECOURSE A decision regarding the permanent dismissal of a student can be appealed by applying the HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL EDUCATION COMMISSION POLICY and its guidelines for the PROCESS FOR DEALING WITH CONFLICTS-LOCALLY. The pastor must confirm all such dismissals. If the conflict is not resolved locally, the Diocesan Conflict Resolution policy can be applied. |