Short Term Suspension Case Study

While reading the Seattle public school hand book it was learned that they encourage a positive learning environment for their students. When it comes to their due process requirements prior to a short-term suspension it was mentioned that the principal and the assistant principal are the ones that make the decision on whether the student should be suspended or not. It all depends on the condition of how the rule was broken. A short term suspension goes into effect as soon the principal and assistant principal approves it. It was mentioned that the short term suspension goes into effect even if the parent or guardian does not appeal the action (Seattle schools, 2011, P.31). Prior to the short term suspension, the student is entitled to a conference …show more content…
The principal and assistant principal can only conduct a long term suspension if they believe the conduct was that harsh. According to the handbook it was mentioned that a principal and assistant cannot conduct a long term suspension on students that are in kindergarten through fourth grade. They can only issue a long term suspension on students that are in 5th grade or higher (Seattle schools, 2011, P.36). For long term suspension it is the same as short term suspension. The parents are entitled to a Notice of Disciplinary Action (NDA) as well. The Notice of Disciplinary Action includes the same details that a short term suspension will receive. If the parent does not appeal the action, then the must contacts the Safety Net Hub, with the Safety Net Hub this is where students receive assignments during their suspension (Seattle schools, 2011, P.37). If a parent does decide to appeal, then they must meet with the Superintendent for a hearing. For this hearing, all parties are allowed to bring evidence to help their …show more content…
Supreme Court governed in favor of students suspended from an Ohio school without receiving “due process” (U.S. Supreme Court ,1975). According to the Seattle school it was mentioned that they strictly put in force the due process. From the Goss vs Lopez case the students’ rights were violated. This case was in fact something big because the state of Ohio did not have laws that granted permission for principals to let students have hearings before their suspension. Now when it comes to the hearings for students from the Seattle schools they are entitled to appeal the decision with a hearing. This was something that did not happen in the Goss vs Lopez case. Now schools are supposed to provide students the right to protect their selves. Now if administrators document things then they can show the student and their parent what they have come up