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[quote=Anonymous]I have been at this conference as a staff member.  The suspension and recommendation for expulsion are "protocol"   for having a weapon in school.   The conference will be serious and somber, but my experience was that everyone wanted what was best for the child, as well as wanted to be sure everyone involved recognized this was a serious offense.  I do not think you need an attorney - however an advocate who is used to dealing with the school system might be useful.

Were the police called?  Was there any legal action taken?  Is this the first time your son has been in serious trouble at school?

If the police were not called, or did not take any action separate from the school system and this is not a "pattern" of behavior you will likely be able to resolve the issue w/o going to an alternative school, or at worse case, only doing so for the remainder of the school year.

Although the suspension and recommendation for expulsion are the basic guidelines for principals for any offense involving a weapon, the outcomes of the conferences do vary greatly.  Also, anything in the school system takes time and there is always an opportunity to appeal, so a decision at this conference does not have to be final.

If you can take an advocate, great, can be an educational advocate, does not have to be a lawyer, if not, just go, be honest, and respectful.  Instruct your son to answer the questions honestly and calmly.  If given the opportunity, have him tell why what he did was wrong and how he would handle a similar situation in the future.

If there are legal charges in regard to this as well I'd definitely consult a lawyer to at least discuss what should or should not be discussed here.

Hope this helps and best of luck to you and your son.

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