IGBHC: Alternative Education Notification**

Code: IGBHC

Adopted: 12/08/10

IGBHC-AR: Alternative Education Notification

General notification of the alternative education law, the availability of existing programs and the procedures to request the establishment of new alternative education programs shall be distributed each year.

Individual notification to students and parents regarding the availability of alternative education programs will be given semiannually or when new programs become available under the following situations, as appropriate:

1. When two or more severe disciplinary problems occur within a three-year period (Severe disciplinary problems will be defined in the code of conduct.);
2. When attendance is so erratic the student is not benefitting from the educational program (Erratic attendance will be defined on a case-by-case basis.);
3. When a student’s parent or emancipated student applies for exemption from attendance on a semiannual basis;
4. When an expulsion is being considered for reasons other than a weapons policy violation;
5. When a student is expelled for reasons other than a weapons policy violation.

Individual notification shall be hand delivered or sent by certified mail.  Parents shall receive individual notification prior to an actual expulsion.

Notification shall include:

1. The student’s action;
2. A list of alternative education programs for this student;
3. The program recommendations based upon the student’s learning styles and needs;
4. Procedures for enrolling the student in the recommended program.

The superintendent will develop notification procedures in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes.

Legal Reference(s):

ORS 332.072

ORS 336.135 - 336.183

ORS 336.615 - 336.665

ORS 339.250(9), (11)

OAR 581-021-0045

OAR 581-021-0065

OAR 581-021-0070

OAR 581-021-0071

OAR 581-021-0076

OAR 581-022-1350

OAR 581-022-1620

OAR 581-023-0006

OAR 581-023-0008