DUE PROCESS

It is the policy of the Board of Education to adhere to the basis tenets of due process when carrying out the procedures contained in this guide. Furthermore, the Board and the education staff employed by the Board will comply with the legal elements of due process, which include procedural due process and substantive due process. With regard to procedural due process, student should be informed of the rules and regulations applicable to them; should receive adequate notice of any charges that they have violated those rules and regulations; and should be given an appropriate opportunity to be heard on any disciplinary matter. With regard to substantive due process, the rules and regulations adopted by the Board should be reasonably related to the legitimate purpose and function of the school system. The Board requires principals to familiarize their staffs with the basic tenets of due process and provide them with a copy of this guide.

The guide is published with the following concepts in mind:

1. School rules must be clearly stated and related to the educational purposes of the school.
2. School rules must be fair and specific enough for students to know what they may and may no do.
3. Students, parents, and guardians must be informed of the rules affecting behavior and discipline.
4. When serious disciplinary action is involved, school personnel and students must comply with required procedures set forth in the Code of Student Conduct.It is the belief of the Board that the policies, rules, regulations, and other information contained in this guide deal with matters of legitimate interest with the intent of protecting the health, safety, and educational welfare of students and personnel and ensuring the efficient operation of the schools.

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