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• suggest other disciplinary actions in lieu of expulsion
• exonerate the student of any wrong doing
5. Before the hearing is held the parents and student are informed that the student may be voluntarily
withdrawn up until the time that the final disciplinary action that is approved takes effect.
6. If the decision to expel the student is made, parents are notified, in writing, of the action. The right to
appeal is made known to the parents.
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 investi-
gate 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 recommendation 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 devel-
opment. 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. Harass-
ment 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 ver-
bal 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 mis-
conduct, 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 allega-
tions will be investigated by Human Services or the Waukesha Police Department.