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Appeal
The student or his/her parent or legal guardian may within five (5) school days following the notification of the
expulsion appeal the decision to the president in writing with rationale for appeal. The president will review the
facts and investigate that correct procedures were followed as defined by Archdiocesan and school policy. If
procedures were not followed, the president will refer the issue back to the school administrator with a recom-
mendation about which step of the procedure needs to be further processed. Once a review has taken place
and the matter is decided at a local level, there is no additional appeal of the decision at the archdiocesan level.
The School Board/Board of Directors is not involved in the expulsion proceedings and is not a source of appeal.
NON-HARASSMENT POLICY
It is imperative to maintain an educational environment that encourages optimum human growth and
development. Respect for the dignity of each person is essential to the Catholic tradition. It is vital
to maintain a learning and working environment free of any form of harassment or intimidation toward
students. Harassment is defined as a single incident or a pattern of behavior wherein the purpose or
effect is to create a hostile, offensive or intimidating environment. Harassment encompasses a broad
range of physical or verbal behavior which can include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Bullying
• Threatening behavior
• Racial insults
• Derogatory ethnic slurs
• Unwelcome sexual advances or touching
• Sexual comments, jokes or gestures
• Physical or mental abuse
• Inappropriate use of technology
If a student feels harassed in any way, that person should report the incident to an adult. That adult
must immediately report that incident to the Dean of Students. An investigation shall be conducted
immediately, and if the allegation is confirmed, appropriate action will be taken against the harasser.
Appropriate action could include, but is not limited to:
• Written documentation of the incident
• Disciplinary sanction(s)
• Peer mediation
• In-school counseling
• Referral to outside agencies
• Expulsion/termination
Procedure - If a student is observed or has a complaint filed against him / her about an alleged sexual
misconduct, the event should be documented encompassing the following information:
a. Date and time of misconduct
b. Any witnesses or participants to the acts
c. The name, address and telephone numbers of any witnesses or participants
d. Location where the misconduct took place
e. The nature of the misconduct
The above information is immediately provided to the Dean of Students. Upon receipt of the report, the
allegations will be investigated by Human Services or the Waukesha Police Department.
APPEALS PROCESS
Probation, Suspension, and Expulsion:
Whenever a student’s conduct is such that is demonstrates refusal to obey school rules, endangers
the property, health or safety of others, or consistently disrupts the learning environment, action may
be taken to restrict his/her privileges and rights of school attendance. A student has a right to appeal a
disciplinary decision to a Disciplinary Hearing Committee selected by the Principal. The guidelines for
this process are stipulated in the policies and regulations of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

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