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SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION OF STUDENTS
SUSPENSION
The termination of student status for a definite period of time. A suspended
student may not be present on campus and is denied College privileges
including class attendance and all other student or College granted privileges.
SUMMARY SUSPENSION
Limited to that period of time necessary to insure that the school
is protected from the immediate possibility of violence, disorder or threat
to the safety of persons or property. Summary suspension is not necessarily
considered a disciplinary action against the student.
DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION
A temporary termination of student status and includes exclusion from
classes, privileges or activities for a specified period of time as stipulated
in the written notice of suspension.
The President of the College or his/her designee may suspend a student,
as deemed appropriate, for any of the following time periods:
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From one or more classes for a period of up to ten days.
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From one or more classes for the remainder of the school semester
or session.
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From all classes and activities of the College for one or more semesters
or sessions.
In cases involving disciplinary suspension:
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The student shall be informed of the nature of the violations and\or
actions which constitute the basis for the suspension.
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The student shall have the opportunity to examine any materials upon
which the charges are based.
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The student shall be allowed to present his/her evidence refuting
the charges to the College President or his/her designee.
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A letter explaining the terms and conditions of the suspension shall
be sent to the student's address of record. The student's instructors
and counselor shall be informed in writing of the suspension.
At the end of the period of suspension, the student
must meet with the Vice President of Student Services before returning
to classes.
A student under suspension at any District College may
not enroll in any other District College during the period of suspension.
The President of the College shall report all suspensions
of students to the Chancellor. If the suspended student is a minor, the
parent or guardian shall be notified in writing by the President of the
College or his/her designee.
EXPULSION
Expulsion of a student is a permanent termination of student status
and all attending rights and privileges. Expulsion of a student is accomplished
by action of the Board on recommendation of the College President officer
and the Chancellor-Superintendent. An expelled student shall not be allowed
to register in any subsequent semester without the approval of the President
of the College.
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The President of the College shall forward to the Chancellor-Superintendent
a letter of recommendation for expulsion which includes a brief statement
of charges and a confidential statement of background and evidence
relating to the charge(s).
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The Chancellor-Superintendent shall review the recommendation for
expulsion with the District Attorney.
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The Chancellor-Superintendent, as Secretary for the Board, shall
forward a letter to the student by certified mail advising him/her
of the charges and of the intention of the Board to hold an executive
session to consider his/her expulsion. Unless the student requests
a public hearing in writing within 48 hours after receipt of the aforesaid
letter, the hearing shall be conducted in an executive session.
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The student is entitled to be present during consideration of the
case and may be accompanied by a representative. The student has the
right to examine any materials upon which charges against him/her
are based, and shall be given the opportunity to present his/her evidence
refuting the charges to the Board.
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The report of final action taken by the Board in public session shall
be made a part of the public record and forwarded to the student.
Other documents and materials shall be regarded as confidential and
will be made public only if the student requests a public hearing.
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