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directory information opt-out form for all students complete this form to exercise your right to privacy the district has designated a student s name address grade level honors and awards photograph excluding video records and major field of study as directory information the district has also designated a student s date of birth as directory information only for purposes of the u.s department of education free application for federal student aid fafsa completion project if you do not want this information released to people requesting directory information the parent/guardian or eligible student 18 years of age or older must sign this form and return it to the school office within one month after enrollment i hereby exercise my rights under state and federal law and hereby request that the name address grade level honors and awards photograph excluding video records major field of study and date of birth for fafsa completion project of student name currently a student at school name not be released without prior written consent signed by check one r eligible student r parent/guardian signature name please print address city/state/zip military recruiter opt-out form for high school students only complete this form to exercise your right to privacy if you do not want the student s name address and telephone number released to military recruiters the student regardless of age or parent/guardian must sign this form and return it to the school office within one month after enrollment i hereby exercise my rights under state and federal law and hereby request that the name address and telephone number of student name currently a student at school name not be released to military recruiters without prior written consent signed by check one r student r parent/guardian signature name please print address city/state/zip for an explanation of the state and federal laws applicable to this form see the code of acceptable behavior and discipline and the student bill of rights 1[close]
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code of acceptable behavior and discipline please cut this form from the booklet and return it to your child s teacher student s name teacher jefferson county board of education louisville kentucky acknowledgment of receipt of code of acceptable behavior and discipline as the parent/guardian of i have read and discussed the code of acceptable behavior and discipline with my child parent s/guardian s signature date parent s/guardian s signature date student s signature date please sign this form and return it to the school office within one month after enrollment 3[close]
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code of acceptable behavior and discipline/student bill of rights a message from the superintendent students achieve at higher levels when their schools operate in a safe and orderly manner the jefferson county public school jcps district recognizes that an orderly and positive environment is a key to learning we hold high expectations for students respectful behavior and we encourage students to demonstrate responsibility for their actions and be accountable for the impact of those actions jcps is committed to helping students make good choices and to helping students learn from any inappropriate choices this two-part booklet is an important step toward achieving and maintaining a districtwide environment that is conducive to learning the first part the code of superintendent acceptable behavior and discipline describes how we expect students to conduct donna hargens themselves it explains the process that staff members use to enforce the code and it outlines consequences for misbehavior the second part the student bill of rights describes how staff members ensure that students rights as guaranteed by law are protected your understanding and observance of these fundamental rules will enable all of us to focus our attention on schools primary mission of teaching and learning every student and parent/guardian should take the time to read and discuss this booklet together in detail students should be aware of the specific rules and also understand their rights and responsibilities parents/guardians we urge you to set appropriate expectations for your child s behavior and to support school staff in the event your child is disciplined once you have read this booklet we ask that you sign the form on page 3 and return it to the school this response will signify that you are knowledgeable of the booklet s contents if you have questions about disciplinary processes at any time during the school year please contact your principal we appreciate your cooperation in helping jcps serve as a successful and respectful learning community that supports the well-being of all students 5[close]
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code of acceptable behavior and discipline/student bill of rights table of contents directory information opt-out form 1 military recruiter opt-out form 1 acknowledgment of receipt form 3 a message from the district 5 introduction 8 student staff and parent/guardian responsibilities 8 misbehavior on the school bus 9 local school rules 9 due process 9 right to counsel 9 physical restraint 9 harassment/discrimination 9 bullying/hazing 9 retaliation prohibited 9 the discipline process 10 classroom teacher s disciplinary measures 10 administrator s disciplinary measures 10 central office administrator s disciplinary measures 10 board of education s disciplinary measure 10 discipline referral procedures 10 parent/guardian conference 11 the role of the school guidance counselor 11 suspension procedures 11 suspension truancy off-site program 11 formal hearing 11 suspension/expulsion procedures for exceptional child education special education students 12 suspension/expulsion procedures for students disabled under section 504 12 due process and appeal 12 appeal procedure for short-term/local school suspensions one to five school days 13 appeal procedure for long-term/central office suspensions 6 to 20 school days 13 appeal procedure for long-term/central office suspension with recommendation for placement in an alternative school 13 the appeal process 14 appeal procedure for placement in an alternative school 15 expulsion 15 zero tolerance 15 zero tolerance to use of tobacco products 15 zero tolerance to drugs and alcohol 15 possession/under the influence 15 zero tolerance to violence 16 aggressive behavior 16 assaultive behavior 16 alternative placement offenses 17 removal from the classroom 17 alternative programs 17 youth gangs 17 weapons/dangerous instruments 17 look-alike weapons and drugs 17 criminal violations 17 elementary school behavior violations and consequences 18 middle and high school behavior violations and consequences 19 violations/student misconduct 18 elementary school behavior violations and consequences 19 discipline procedures for early childhood preschool students 19 behavior violations 20 attendance/truancy policy 20 make-up work 21 telecommunication devices 21 electronic equipment 22 jcpsnet student acceptable use policy 22 student searches 22 student bill of rights preamble 25 student bill of rights 113 25 discrimination grievance procedure 27 glossary 28 index 30 the code of acceptable behavior and discipline and the student bill of rights shall be posted at each school for help in mediating harassment discrimination issues contact the jcps compliance and investigations director at 485-3341 7[close]
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jefferson county public schools introduction the jcps district has a responsibility to provide an education for the children in its district under law this right cannot be taken away without cause students have the responsibility to conduct themselves in a way that does not interfere with the rights of other students to an education nor with the school s ability to provide it the kentucky general assembly has found that every student should have access to a safe secure and orderly school that is conducive to learning krs 158.440 this code of acceptable behavior and discipline outlines proper student behavior it was developed by students parents teachers school administrators and community leaders and adopted by the jefferson county board of education every student parent/guardian and school staff member receives a copy of the code and receives instructions on how to use it staff members may use reasonable judgment on how to apply the code but the code will be enforced fairly and equitably without discrimination students are responsible for following the code from the time they leave home for school until they return home after school whenever they are on school property or on the school bus or at any school-sponsored event this code was adopted by the jefferson county board of education on november 21 1977 and was revised in 1979 1980 1982 1985 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2005 2007 2008 2009 and 2011 a staff member s responsibilities are to · keepaccuraterecordsofgrades,attendance,andbehavior · maintainentry/exitlogsforstudentswhoarenotpresent for the entire instructional day · engageeachstudentintheeducationalprocesstopromote appropriate behavior · informtheparent/guardianearlyaboutattendance,behavior and/or academic problems · assignappropriateclassworkandhomeworkandprovide clear directions · createaclassroomenvironmentinwhichstudentscan ask for help and feel safe and respected · helpstudentsunderstandclassandschoolrulesandthe code of acceptable behavior and discipline · assisttheparent/guardianinfindinghelpwithhealthand social problems · seektrainingandeducationintheestablishmentofsafe and successful schools · employfairandconsistentdisciplinetoteachstudents responsible behavior · sethighexpectationsforstudentbehaviorandacademics and help students reach their goals · refertotheprincipal/designeeforreportsofcodeviolations that may warrant suspension or expulsion of a student or for a report that may be required by law · encourageallstudentstoparticipateinschoolactivities · bearolemodelwhodemonstratesself-controlandresponsiblecitizenshipintheschool a parent s/guardian s responsibilities are to · stresstohisorherchildtheimportanceofaneducation · keeptheschooluptodateontelephonenumbersand address changes medical problems and family or social problems that may affect his or her child s school performance · notifytheschoolonthedayonwhichhisorherchildis absent · sendhisorherchildtoschoolontimeeveryday · providenotestoexplainandconfirmexcusedabsences and tardies within three school days of the student s return · makesurethathisorherchildhastime,space,materials and help for homework · beinvolvedinwhatgoesoninschoolandattendparentteacher conferences · supporttheschool sdisciplinemeasuresandassistthe school with discipline when needed · keepuptodatewithhisorherchild sprogressandreview sign and return progress reports and report cards · reviewthecode of acceptable behavior and discipline the student bill of rights and the school rules with his or her child · provide,uponenrollment,aswornstatementonanofficial form when a student has been adjudicated guilty expelled for an offense involving weapons alcohol and or drugs · completeandsignastudent-dropoutquestionnairewhen his or her child who is 16 years old but not yet 18 drops out of school student staff and parent/guardian responsibilities a student s responsibilities are to · beatschooleverydayunlessanabsenceisexcused · bringnotesfromparents/guardiansormedicalprofessionals for excused absences · beontimeandpreparedforschoolandclasses · signinoroutofschoolonentry/exitlogs · understandandobeyschoolandclassroomrulesandfollow the code of acceptable behavior and discipline · completeclassworkandhomeworkontime · worktoexcelacademically · respecttherightsandpropertyofstudentsandstaff · behaveinasafeandresponsiblemanner · behaverespectfullytoothers,avoidingprofanity,insults threats and harassment · followtheschooldresscodeanduseproperhygiene · askteachersorschoolstaffmembersforhelpwithproblems/concerns · reporttoaclassroomteacherorschoolstaffmember when necessary a violation of the code of acceptable behavior and discipline · practicegoodcitizenshipbybeinghelpfulandhonest whenever there is a problem · completeandsignastudent-dropoutquestionnaireifthe student is 18 years or older and is dropping out of school 8[close]
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code of acceptable behavior and discipline · ensurethathisorherchildhascurrentimmunizations and required medical examinations · expecthisorherchildtodressappropriately,toabideby the school s dress code and to practice good hygiene · expecthisorherchildtoberesponsibleandrespectful and to behave appropriately in school · payrequiredfeesandfinesunlessonfeewaiver right to counsel persons who are involved in any disciplinary process have the right to legal representation at their own expense physical restraint under krs 161.180 school staff may use reasonable physical force to restrain a student whenever it is necessary for self-defense to protect people or property or to keep order in the school misbehavior on the school bus student safety is a top priority and misbehavior on a school bus will not be tolerated the local school has authority over students from the time they leave home in the morning until they return home in the afternoon this means that the school administrator will address a student s behavior on a school bus with disciplinary actions which may include suspension of bus privileges in-school disciplinary measures suspension/expulsion from school and/or placement in an alternative school if suspension from a school bus prevents an exceptional child education ece student from attending school the ece suspension procedures on page 12 must be followed school administrators teachers or other school personnel may remove immediately or cause to be removed threatening or violent students from the district s transportation system pending any further disciplinary action that may occur the employee is responsible for implementing a procedures established by the superintendent which will ensure the safety of all students and staff a student cannot be suspended from the bus for more than ten days in a school year without permission from the executive director of alternative schools health and safety harassment/discrimination harassment/discrimination is intimidation by threats of or acts of physical violence or the expression of hatred contempt or prejudice toward an individual for any reason sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors and other verbal and/or physical behavior of a sexual nature harassment/discrimination of any type is not permitted a student has the right to attend school free from harassment and should not be subjected to discrimination for any reason schools will strive to ensure that these rights are protected and that offenders receive appropriate consequences bullying/hazing the use of lewd profane or vulgar language is prohibited in addition students shall not engage in such behaviors as hazing,bullying,menacing,taunting,intimidating,verbal or physical abuse of others or making threats this policy extends to any/all student language or behavior including but not limited to the use of electronic or online methods otherwise known as cyberbullying such behavior is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with the ability of other students to take advantage of the educational opportunities offered these provisions shall not be interpreted to prohibit civil exchange of opinions or debate protected under the state or federal constitutions where the opinion expressed does not otherwise materially or substantially disrupt the education process or intrude upon the rights of others students who violate this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action local school rules the jefferson county board of education is responsible for formulating the code of acceptable behavior and discipline to apply to its students in each school all schools shall provide a list of local school rules and in-school discipline measures consistent with the code as adopted by the board the school rules will be developed and adopted by the school-based decision making sbdm council or by the principal with help from staff parents/guardians and students in non-sbdm schools due process whenever a student is accused of committing a violation of the code of acceptable behavior and discipline he or she has the right to due process this means that he or she must 1 be informed of the charges and evidence 2 be provided with an opportunity to present his or her side of the case and 3 be provided with an opportunity to appeal the decision due-process procedures will be followed before any suspension unless immediate suspension is necessary to protect persons or property or to avoid disruption of the ongoing educational process in such cases due-process procedures must be followed within three school days the appeal process for a suspension is outlined on pages 12 through 15 retaliation prohibited employees and other students shall not retaliate against a student because he or she reports a violation of the code or assists or participates in any investigation proceeding or hearing regarding the violation the superintendent/designee shall take measures 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jefferson county public schools the discipline process most discipline is handled by teachers in the classroom when in-class measures do not correct a misbehavior the teacher or staff member will submit a written discipline referral to the appropriate administrator the administrator may use in-school measures or may suspend the student from 1 to 20 days depending on the seriousness of the misbehavior a student suspended for one to ten days generally has an informal hearing before he or she is suspended if the suspension is for more than ten days a formal hearing is conducted unless that hearing is waived by the parent guardian the discipline of ece students with disabilities is subject to state and federal law in addition to the code of acceptable behavior and discipline to the extent any conflict exists state and federal law will prevail in deciding disciplinary measures the local school will take into consideration the district s ece procedures if the conduct in question was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the student s disability or was the direct result of the school s failure to implement the individual education program iep for serious misbehavior or if previous measures have failed to correct behavior problems a student may be assigned by the assistant director of student relations to an alternative school where the school is equipped to deal with and correct behavior problems a principal also may recommend that a student be expelled students may be expelled only by the board of education krs 158.150 following is a partial list of disciplinary measures that are available for the classroom school central office and board of education corporal punishment is prohibited · · · · · · · · · · · temporaryisolationfromotherstudents assignmenttoafter-schooldetention assignmenttoin-schooladjustmentprogramisap recommendationforevaluation suspensionofbus-transportationprivilegesforbus misconduct review suspension procedures for ece students assignmentofconstructiveassignments/tasks recommendationoftransfertoanotherschool/program suspensionfromschool initiationofpre-expulsionprocedures recommendationforassessmentbyjcpssafeand drug-free schools/student relations referraltosuspension/truancyoff-siteprogramstop central office administrator s disciplinary measures · parent/guardianconference · changeinschool/program · recommendationforassessmentbyjcpssafeand drug-free schools/student relations · placementinalternativeschool · recommendationforexpulsion board of education s disciplinary measure · expulsion discipline referral procedures if classroom discipline measures do not correct a student s misconduct or if his or her behavior is a serious offense the student is referred to a school administrator by a staff member the staff member describes the student s behavior and/or records the student s statements on a pupil disciplinary referral form the form is given to the appropriate administrator the administrator meets with the student the administrator 1 reads the referral form to the student 2 allows the student to respond to the charges and evidence 3 conducts an investigation if necessary 4 decides what action to take and records it on the form 5 informs the student of the action to be taken and has the student sign the form 6 notifies the parent/guardian of the disciplinary action as appropriate 7 requires the student to take the form home to be signed by his or her parent/guardian and has the student return it if necessary 8 distributes copies of the form discipline records are kept by the administrator the records are accessible to teachers administrators the student and/or the parent/guardian as required by the family educational rights and privacy act ferpa suspensions shall be placed in the individual student s disciplinary record classroom teacher s disciplinary measures · · · · · · · · · · · · · postedrules/clearexpectations seatingassignments modelingappropriatebehavior cues/signalsofapproval/disapprovalofbehavior verbalreprimand notificationtoparent/guardianorparent/guardianconference assignmentofconstructiveassignments/tasks student-teacherconference assignmenttoclass/teamdetention developmentofbehaviorcontract temporaryclassroomisolationfromotherstudents referraltoguidancecounselor referraltoprincipal/designee administrator s disciplinary measures · parent/guardianconference · temporaryrestrictionfromschoolactivities · changeinstudent sschedulewithnotificationtoparent guardian 10[close]
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code of acceptable behavior and discipline parent/guardian conference as a result of student misbehavior the school may arrange a conference with the parent/guardian an effort will be made to arrange the conference at a time that is convenient for the parent/guardian and school staff involved if it is impossible for the parent/guardian to meet at the school an alternative means of discussion will be arranged the conference will be arranged by telephone if contact by telephone is impossible the parent/guardian will be contacted by mail if the parent/guardian is unable to attend or chooses not to attend the conference the conference will be held with the student the administrator will report the results of the conference to the parent/guardian the purpose of the conference will be to discuss the problems and possible solutions with appropriate school staff school records and discipline records will be available at the meeting the student may be invited to the meeting the results of the meeting will be recorded on the pupil disciplinary referral form and kept by the school · · · the role of the school guidance counselor it is recommended that the guidance counselor be notified of referrals and disciplinary action taken the guidance counselor may provide help to the student through individual or group counseling the guidance counselor also may refer students to the family resource and youth services centers fryscs to community agencies or to jcps safe and drug-free schools/student relations for assessment a teacher administrator or parent/guardian may refer a student to the guidance counselor for assistance · · perspective regarding the incident and is given the right to appeal the decision if a student is believed to be a danger to him or herself or to others he or she may be suspended first and an informal hearing will be scheduled afterward within three school days a long-term central office suspension of 11 to 20 school days requires a formal hearing unless such a hearing is waived by the parent/guardian the procedures for a formal hearing are outlined on page 11 a student on suspension cannot enter the school or go on any jcps school grounds unless arrangements for him or her to do so are made with an administrator a student cannot attend any day or night jcps-sponsored function or ride a jcps bus any violation of these conditions will result in further disciplinary action make-up work may be requested by a student within three school days of his or her return from suspension make-up work will include only written daily work tests and major projects some classwork cannot be duplicated and therefore cannot be made up make-up work will be provided to the student as arranged with the teacher the student will have the number of school days of suspension plus one school day from the time he or she receives the make-up work to submit it to the teacher when an absence or suspension occurs at the end of a semester or school year the student or parent/guardian can make arrangements with the school administrator to take tests and turn in major projects see page 21 a suspension will be for a definite number of school days and cannot be extended except in the case of preexpulsion procedures within one day of the informal hearing the administrator will inform verbally and/or in writing the parent/guardian of the decision to suspend a student suspension truancy off-site program suspension procedures a principal assistant principal or head teacher can suspend a student for offenses as outlined on the behavior violations and consequences charts on pages 18 and 19 · ece students those who are disabled under section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 and students who are being assessed for suspected disabilities have additional rights guaranteed under federal and state laws these are addressed on page 12 · a short-term local school suspension is for one to five school days · a long-term central office suspension is for 6 to 20 school days · long-term suspensions may be referred to the assistant director of student relations for a conference and decision · an ece student may not be suspended to the central office for fewer than three school days · a suspension of one to ten school days requires an informal hearing in which the student is told of the charge against him or her is given a chance to present his or her as an alternative to a suspension from school a local school administrator may refer students in grades four through twelve to stop students in stop will receive instruction at one of seven regional centers and receive credit for their attendance and classwork if a student is assigned to stop and fails to attend he or she is suspended from school students who are under suspension for a drug offense weapons violation or assault or who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others are not eligible for stop the district does not provide transportation to stop sites formal hearing when a student has been suspended to the central office for 11 to 20 school days he or she is entitled to a formal hearing · thehearingwillbeheldwithinthreeschooldaysofnotification of suspension · theparent/guardianwillbenotifiedofthedate,time,and place of the hearing · thehearingofficerwillbeappointedbythesuperintendent/designee · writtenchargesandinformationcollectedtosupportthe charges will be provided to the student and the parent guardian 11[close]
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jefferson county public schools · thestudentwillhaveachancetopresentadefenseofthe charges and may be represented by an attorney at his or her own expense · thestudentwillbeallowedtopresentwitnesses · theparent/guardianmaywaivetherighttotheformal hearing · theparent/guardianwillreceivethedecisionofthehearing officer within five school days · awrittentranscriptofthehearingwillbeprovidedif requested a student who is suspended for more than ten school days within a school year must receive educational services beginning on the eleventh day this section is a summary of more detailed administrative procedures of compliance with the individuals with disabilities education improvement act ideia amendments of 2004 suspension/expulsion procedures for students disabled under section 504 suspension/expulsion procedures for exceptional child education special education students in cases involving ece students or students who have been referred for evaluation for possible ece placement the following procedures will be followed if school personnel consider a suspension of more than five school days in a given school year an admissions and release committee arc meeting will be convened within ten school days the arc considers · if the student needs a functional behavioral assessment fba and behavior intervention plan bip · if the student s iep and placement are appropriate and are fully implemented in relation to the behavior subject to disciplinary action and · if the behavior or misconduct is related to the student s disability if the arc determines that the iep or placement is inappropriate that the iep is not being fully implemented or that the behavior is related to the student s disability the student remains in his or her current placement and is not suspended if the arc determines that the current iep and placement are appropriate that the iep is fully implemented and that the behavior is not related to the student s disability the student will be disciplined in accordance with the code of acceptable behavior and discipline if school personnel consider a suspension that accumulates to five school days or fewer in a given school year an arc meeting is not required however if considered appropriate an arc meeting may be requested by the parent/guardian principal or the student s teachers if placement in a district alternative school is considered at any time during the suspension procedures an administrative arc meeting will be convened if an arc meeting is requested concerning a safety issue or change in placement due to a behavior violation of the code of acceptable behavior and discipline the parent must be given at least a 24-hour notice regarding the meeting i.e written notice of the arc meeting the normal timeline for the notice of the arc meeting does not apply in this circumstance discipline procedures for disabled students as defined by section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 follow similar guidelines as those that apply to ece students a team that is knowledgeable about the student the 504 committee shall meet to review the student s 504 plan for disciplinary purposes prior to suspending a student for more than ten school days within a school year if the 504 committee determines that the behavior or misconduct is not related to the student s disability the student may be suspended from school in the same manner as a nondisabled student in accordance with the code of acceptable behavior and discipline if the 504 committee determines that the behavior or misconduct is related to the student s disability the student may not be suspended the 504 committee shall consider · revisingthe504plantomeetthestudent scurrenteducational and behavioral needs · developinganfba;and/or · referringthestudentforeceassessmenttodetermine eligibility for services under ideia 2004 if the suspension is required to protect persons or property or to avoid disruption of the ongoing educational process the student first must be granted an informal hearing and then may be suspended the 504 committee shall convene as soon as possible due process and appeal whenever a student is accused of committing a violation of the code of acceptable behavior and discipline he or she has the right to due process this means that he or she must · be informed of the charges and evidence · be provided with an opportunity to present his or her side of the case and · be provided with an opportunity to appeal the decision the steps in the process for the appeal of a suspension are outlined on the following pages a student or parent/guardian may request that the student stay in school during the appeal of a suspension a student determined by the principal to be a danger to him or herself or to others or who is highly likely to be so destructive or disruptive that the education of other students cannot continue in a safe and orderly manner shall not be allowed to attend school during the appeal process unless he or she is placed in an alternative 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code of acceptable behavior and discipline appeals are to be made in writing and mailed/delivered to the appropriate administrator if a parent/guardian/student needs help writing a letter of appeal he or she may contact safe and drug-free schools/student relations at 485-3335 for assistance refer to the chart on page 14 failure to follow the appeal procedures within the prescribed time limits as described herein will nullify the right of a student or his or her parent/guardian to appeal 4 if your appeal is denied by the assistant director of student relations you may appeal to the director of safe and drug-free schools/student relations jefferson county public schools dawson orman education center room 221 900 south floyd street louisville ky 40203 the appeal must be made in writing and mailed or delivered within five school days of the day you receive your answer from the assistant director of student relations 5 if your appeal is denied by the director of safe and drug-free schools/student relations you may appeal to the executive director of alternative schools health and safety jefferson county public schools lam building room 215 4309 bishop lane louisville ky 40218 the appeal must be made in writing and mailed or delivered within five school days of the day you receive your letter from the director of safe and drug-free schools/student relations this is the last step in the appeal process refer to the chart on page 14 appeal procedure for short-term/local school suspensions one to five school days the following procedures are required when a parent/guardian/student appeals a short-term/local school suspension of one to five school days 1 write a letter explaining your reasons for appealing the suspension to the school administrator who suspended the student take or mail the appeal letter to the school within three school days after the first day of the suspension 2 if your appeal is denied by the administrator who suspended the student you may appeal in writing to the principal the appeal letter must be mailed or delivered to the school within five school days of the day you receive your answer from the administrator who suspended the student 3 if your appeal is denied by the principal you may appeal to the assistant superintendent jefferson county public schools gheens academy 4425 preston highway louisville ky 40213 the appeal must be made in writing and mailed or delivered within five school days of the day you receive your answer from the principal this is the last step in the appeal process refer to the chart on page 14 appeal procedure for long-term/central office suspension with recommendation for placement in an alternative school the following procedures are required when a parent/guardian/student appeals a long-term/central office suspension and placement in an alternative school 1 write a letter explaining your reasons for appealing the suspension to the school administrator who suspended the student take or mail the appeal letter to the school within three school days after the first day of the suspension 2 if your appeal is denied by the administrator who suspended the student you may appeal in writing to the principal the appeal letter must be delivered to the school within five school days of the day you receive your answer from the administrator who suspended the student 3 if your appeal is denied by the principal you may appeal to the appropriate assistant director of student relations jefferson county public schools dawson orman education center 900 south floyd street louisville ky 40203 the appeal must be made in writing and mailed or delivered within five school days of the day you receive your answer from the principal 4 if your appeal is denied by the assistant director of student relations you may appeal to the director of safe and drug-free schools/student relations jefferson county public schools dawson orman education center room 221 900 south floyd street louisville ky 40203 the appeal must be made in writing and mailed or delivered within five school days of the day you receive your answer from the assistant director of student relations 5 if your appeal is denied by the director of safe and drug-free schools/student relations you may appeal to the executive director of alternative schools health and safety jefferson county public schools lam building room 215 4309 bishop lane louisville ky 40218 the appeal must be made in writing and appeal procedure for long-term/central office suspensions 6 to 20 school days the following procedures are required when a parent/guardian/student appeals a long-term/central office suspension of 6 to 20 school days 1 write a letter explaining your reasons for appealing the suspension to the school administrator who suspended the student take or mail the appeal letter to the school within three school days after the first day of the suspension 2 if your appeal is denied by the administrator who suspended the student you may appeal in writing to the principal the appeal letter must be delivered to the school within five school days of the day you receive your answer from the administrator who suspended the student 3 if your appeal is denied by the principal you may appeal to the appropriate assistant director of student relations jefferson county public schools dawson orman education center 900 south floyd street louisville ky 40203 the appeal must be made in writing and mailed or delivered within five school days of the day you receive your answer from the principal 13[close]
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jefferson county public schools the appeal process short-term/local school suspension 1 to 5 school days send/take written appeal to administrator who suspended student long-term/central office suspension 6 to 20 school days send/take written appeal to administrator who suspended student long-term/central office suspension with recommendation for placement in an alternative school send/take written appeal to administrator who suspended student placement in an alternative school send/take written appeal to assistant director student relations principal principal principal assistant superintendent assistant director student relations assistant director student relations director safe and drugfree schools/student relations executive director of alternative schools health and safety director safe and drugfree schools/student relations executive director of alternative schools health and safety director safe and drugfree schools/student relations superintendent executive director of alternative schools health and safety board of education appeals must be made in writing see pages 13 through 15 for addresses superintendent board of education if a student is not assigned alternative placement this is the last step of the appeal process mailed or delivered within five school days of the day you receive your answer from the director of safe and drug-free schools if a student is not assigned alternative placement this is the last step of the appeal process 6 if your appeal is denied by the executive director of alternative schools health and safety you may appeal to the superintendent jefferson county public schools vanhoose education center 3332 newburg road louisville ky 40218 the appeal must be made in writing and mailed or delivered within five school days of the day you receive your answer from the executive director of alternative schools health and safety 7 if your appeal is denied by the superintendent you may appeal to the board of education jefferson county public schools vanhoose education center 3332 newburg road p.o box 34020 louisville ky 40232-4020 the appeal must be made in writing and mailed or delivered within five school days of the day you receive your answer from the superintendent this is the last step in the appeal process refer to the chart on page 14 14[close]
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