How to Appeal a Suspension

To Appeal a Short-Term Suspension

Any parent/guardian may appeal an out-of-school suspension regardless of the length by emailing Melanie Chiappini or by phone at 520-225-2648.

Suspension Appeal Process

• Short-Term Suspension Appeal Process
  A student or parent(s)/guardian(s) disagreeing with the decision to suspend may request a review of the school official's decision by the school official's immediate supervisor. Such request shall be made within three school days following the imposition of the suspension. The supervisor shall consider only the following grounds in reviewing the decision:
  • alleged denial of a right available to the student that resulted in an unfair hearing
  • new evidence
  • allegation of insufficient evidence
  • allegation of excessive punishment

  The supervisory administrator may affirm the decision or reduce the discipline imposed. The decision of the supervisor, upon review of the decision and the relevant facts available to him or her, is final.

• Long-Term Suspension Appeal Process
  1. The hearing officer imposing the suspension must include in the letter of suspension the name, title, address, and phone number of the Regional Assistant Superintendent or Director of Student Relations to whom an appeal may be directed.
  2. The student or parent(s)/guardian(s) may appeal a decision imposing a long-term suspension by filing a written appeal with the Regional Assistant Superintendent or Director of Student Relations within three school days after the date notice of suspension was given, or within a time limit agreed upon by the student or parent(s)/guardian(s) and the Regional Assistant Superintendent or Director of Student Relations.
  3. The basis for the appeal shall be specified in the written notice of appeal. The basis of appeal is limited to:
     • alleged denial of a right available to the student that resulted in an unfair hearing at the formal hearing
     • new evidence
     • allegation of insufficient evidence
     • allegation of excessive punishment
  4. Note that appeals of recommendations for expulsion are not allowed.
  5. If such appeal is filed, it shall be reviewed within five school days from the date the appeal is received by the person assigned to review the appeal.