of a certified employee. In-School Suspension may be imposed by the principal, head teacher or designee for
violation of school rules or policies (including the Discipline Policy) where the infraction does not necessarily
warrant removal from school by suspension.
(2) An area may be designated by the principal, head teacher or designee whereby the student is isolated from his peers
for no less than one hour per day and no more than ten (10) consecutive school days and shall serve as an alternative
to procedures (1) and (2) for students involved in certain disciplinary infractions.
(3) The student is to be supervised in his studies by the principal or his designee. The principal/designee may assign
specific in-school suspension assignments to be completed during the isolation period. Students are responsible
for making up any classwork that was assigned in their regular classroom during their absence.
(4) In the event that school is cancelled or the student is absent, the student must make- up in-school suspension/detention
on the next scheduled school day or as scheduled by the principal/designee.
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(J) BEFORE-SCHOOL/AFTER-SCHOOL/SATURDAY DETENTION
Each school shall determine its own policies and procedures should it choose to operate a before-school, after-school or
Saturday detention program.
(K) SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS
Different types of suspension include:
1) In-School Suspension
2) Out-of-School Suspension
A parent notification must take place upon suspension. Suspension for any single offense shall not exceed 10
days. Suspension may mean a denial of attendance at any single subject or class, or at any full schedule of subjects or
classes, or at any other type of activity conducted by or on behalf of the particular school for the stated period of time.
Suspension of primary school students shall be considered only in exceptional cases where there are safety issues for the
child or others, in accordance with KRS 158.150.
A student’s right to participate in extracurricular activities, including athletics, may be suspended pending
investigation of an allegation that the standards of behavior have been violated (KRS 158.153).
(L) EXPULSION OF STUDENTS
Only the Board of Education can expel students. Expulsion shall mean a denial of attendance at any single subject
or class, or at any full schedule of subjects or classes; a denial of attendance at any other type of activity conducted by
or on behalf of the Knox County Schools; a denial of the use of the District's transportation system; and any
combination of the foregoing, for a period of time not to exceed the current school year. An expulsion also may include a
denial of admission to or entry upon real or personal property owned, leased, rented or controlled by the Knox County
Board of Education.
Expulsion (Board Policy 9.435)
Board May Expel – The Board may expel any pupil from the regular school setting for misconduct as defined by law.
Provision of educational services will be required unless the Board determines, on the record and supported by clear and
convincing evidence, that the expelled student poses a threat to the safety of other students or school staff and could not be
placed in a state-funded agency program.
Behavior that may be determined to pose a threat shall include, but not be limited to, the physical assault, battery, or
abuse of others; the threat of physical force; being under the influence of drugs or alcohol; the use, possession, sale, or
transfer of drug or alcohol; the carrying, possessing, or transfer of weapons or dangerous instruments; and any other
behavior that may endanger the safety of others.
The Superintendent shall present to the Board for its approval options for providing educational services to expelled
students.
Hearing and Records Required – Action to expel a pupil shall not be taken until the parent of the pupil has had an
opportunity for a hearing before the Board. The special education and disciplinary records of IDEA-eligible students
shall be sent to the Board for review before the decision is made to expel.
Board Decision Final – The Board's decision shall be final.
Students With Disabilities – In cases which involve students with disabilities, procedures mandated by federal
and state law for students with disabilities shall be followed. (Students with disabilities who are eligible for services under
federal law may be expelled for behavior unrelated to their disabilities, as long as legally required procedural safeguards are
followed. Educational services must continue for IDEA eligible students who are expelled.)
Transfer of Records – Records transferred to another school must reflect the charges and final action of an expulsion
hearing if the student was expelled for homicide, assault, or an offense in violation of state law or school regulations
governing weapons, alcohol or drugs. Records of a student facing an expulsion hearing on charges described above shall
not be transferred until the expulsion hearing process is completed.