Once a decision to suspend a student has been made, the principal must take the following steps.

1. Immediately notify:

• the student and parent (Letter 2)
• the school board
• Ministry of Education using the 'advice of suspension form' in ENROL.

The notification must include:

• that a student is suspended
• the reason for suspension and prior interventions.

Provide the Ministry’s suspension information sheet to the student and parent.

See Rules 9 and 10 in the Legislative guide for clarification.

2. The principal must prepare a full report for the school board and send a copy to student and parent.

Information must reach the school board, the student and a parent at least 48 hours before suspension meeting.

See Rules 14 and 15 in the Legislative guide for clarification.

3. Take all reasonable steps to ensure reasonable and practicable guidance and counselling is provided, as well as an appropriate educational programme (Section 84(2)).

Keep a record of this.

4. If parent’s request is reasonable, allow the student to attend school.

See Rule 13 of the Legislative guide for clarification.

5. Use flow chart 4.