Policy 2662 – Suspension

Suspension refers to an exclusion from school for a specific period of time short of permanent
exclusion. Building principals are authorized to suspend students for periods of time not to
exceed ten (10) consecutive school days for violation of District regulations, and are authorized
to impose additional suspensions of not more than 10 consecutive school days in the same school
year for separate acts of misconduct. Building principals may also recommend extensions of
suspension for periods of time up to 180 consecutive school days by the Superintendent. The
Superintendent of schools may suspend students for periods up to 180 consecutive school days
and recommend longer suspensions and expulsions to the Board of Education. Only the Board
may impose suspensions in excess of 180 consecutive school days.