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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know why folks assume there are no consequences all the time. Just because YOU a random parent don't know about the consequences doesn't mean that they don't happen. The school has to protect the privacy of students and therefore, if they find out who the person is, can not divulge that info or the disciplinary action.

Anyway, knowing what I know about the Gunston principal there is zero way she will let things just go without consequences there if we find out who the kid is. I mean kids are getting detention for not being ready to work in class (i.e. failing to bring supplies). Do you REALLY think they are going to just let this go if they find the person. She is a former police officer, she isn't averse to discipline.

But anyway, I am sure the school would love if they can ignore it, but they can't because one time it might be real and they can't take that chance. [/quote]
I assume this because I work in a school. Last year a kid brought a knife to threaten classmates. He was back the next day[/quote]

That doesn't mean that NO consequences happened. That means that the specific consequence of expulsion and suspension didn't happen. Furthermore, under the law students do get due process which means they need written/oral notice  and then an opportunity to explain. Individual schools don't even have the authority to issue long term suspensions (this is from the superintendent) and only the school board can expel kids. Then there is a WHOLE set of other complications if the student has a disability. So don't blame individual schools they are generally bound by law which restricts their ability to issue  certain consequences in a timely manner. [/quote]

what do you mean schools can't issue long term suspensions? so who can? [/quote]

The superintendent is the only one who can issue long term suspension and the child goes through an entire due process procedure first. It isn't done on a school level.[/quote]

Are you sure that isn't just for kids with IEPs?[/quote]

Yes.

https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/arlington/Board.nsf/files/CC7T47751B7F/$file/C-3%20FINAL%20J-7.4%20PIP-1%20Student%20Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf

"Suspension includes temporary removal from all school activities and exclusion from school 
grounds, including buses. Violation of these conditions may constitute trespassing charges if 
threat of harm or injury is involved. [u]A student may be suspended by a school 
administrator/designee for no more than 10 days or by the Superintendent/designee for up to 45 
days. The student and/or parent/guardian shall be given, before the suspension, an opportunity to 
present their version of what occurred.[/u] A long-term suspension may extend beyond a 45-schoolday period but shall not exceed 364 calendar days if (i) the offense is one described in 22.1-
277.07 or 22.1-277.08 or involves serious bodily injury or (ii) the School Board or
Superintendent/designee finds that aggravating circumstances exist, as defined by the Code of 
Virginia 22.1-277 and 22.1-277.05."

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Thank you, PP here and I really appreciate the response![/quote]

You are welcome. Schools really do have their hands tied in a lot of ways when it comes to disciplinary actions. And all of these procedures are written through court cases. Remember students do have a right to a public education so taking away that right via suspension/expulsion is not something they can do lightly. [/quote]

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