Expulsion: Other Offenses

For the commission of any offenses not included within Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Section 37H and 37H 1/2, the Principal may refer the student to the School Committee with a recommendation from the Superintendent for expulsion pursuant to General Laws Chapter 76, Section 17. Any student who is referred to the School Committee for an expulsion hearing shall be notified in writing of an opportunity for a hearing, of the right to be represented by counsel at the hearing, and the right to present evidence and witnesses at said hearing before the School Committee. The School Committee shall hold a hearing with the student’s parent or guardian as soon as possible after the Principal’s referral to an expulsion hearing. At the hearing, the student shall have the right to present oral and written testimony on his/her behalf, and shall have the right to counsel. The School Committee shall render a decision within five (5) calendar days of the hearing. Such decision shall be the final decision of the school district with regard to the expulsion.