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I.ÌýÌý ÌýExpelled Students. ÌýStudents expelled from the District will be eligible for academic credit upon successful participation in and completion of District alternative courses or programs and/or credits earned from any Nebraska accredited institution or other accredited institution.

A.ÌýÌý ÌýDistrict Alternative School, Classes, or Programs Available to Expelled Students. Ìý

1.ÌýÌý ÌýNotice. ÌýAll students expelled from the District will be advised in writing of the availability of District alternative courses or programs. Ìý

2.ÌýÌý ÌýDistrict Alternative Education. ÌýThe District alternative education available to District students who are expelled will consist of the following:

a.ÌýÌý ÌýHigh School: ÌýExpelled students will be assigned to a District-approved program that provides approved courses of study designed to support their academic needs.Ìý

b.ÌýÌý ÌýMiddle School: ÌýExpelled students will be assigned to a District-approved program that provides approved courses of study designed to support their academic needs.Ìý

c.ÌýÌý ÌýElementary School: ÌýA District program consisting of materials in reading, math, and writing will be provided by the student's elementary school. ÌýA tutor will be provided by the District one (1) day per week at the student's home or another agreed upon location to proctor the course. ÌýThe principal or principal's designee must approve the learning program prescribed for the student.Ìý

3.ÌýÌý ÌýThe District reserves the right to change or modify the District alternative education set forth above at any time without advance notice other than to advise expelled District students in writing of the changed or modified District alternative education available to them. ÌýAt the conclusion of the expulsion period, any student who has satisfactorily participated in the District alternative education program will be given full academic credit for the school work, classes, or programs completed. ÌýThose students who fail to satisfactorily complete the District alternative education program will not be given any academic credit for the District alternative school attended.Ìý

4.ÌýÌý ÌýRefusal to Participate. ÌýIf a parent or guardian refuses to permit an expelled student to participate in a District alternative school, class, or program, the District will have no further obligation to the student, parent, or guardian with regard to providing a District alternative school, class, or program.

B.ÌýÌý ÌýAcademic Credit and Requirements for Successful Participation. Ìý

1.ÌýÌý ÌýIf an expelled student successfully completes the course requirements of a District alternative school, class, or program by meeting the attendance, grade, conduct, and other requirements imposed by the District, such student will be given full academic credit for the school work, class, or program completed. Ìý

2.ÌýÌý ÌýTo successfully meet the District's attendance requirements, the student must not miss any school, class, program, or session assigned the student unless the absence is excused. ÌýWhether or not an absence is excused will be determined solely by the District. ÌýIn addition, if the student violates any of the District's Standards for Student Conduct, the District will, without further obligation, terminate the program for such student after a due process hearing. Ìý Ìý

3.ÌýÌý ÌýThe District may adopt such other rules, regulations, or requirements it deems necessary to effectively administer this Rule.

C.ÌýÌý ÌýRight to a Due Process Hearing. ÌýIf an expelled student enrolled in a District alternative school, class, or program fails to meet any of the conditions, rules, regulations, or requirements of the learning program, the District may, without further obligation, terminate the program for such student after a due process hearing; no due process hearing will be required, however, if waived by the parent or guardian.

1.ÌýÌý ÌýNature of Due Process Hearing. ÌýIf an expelled student's District alternative school, class, or program under this Rule is terminated by the District, the student will be afforded a due process hearing. ÌýThe hearing will be the same or substantially similar to hearings afforded students expelled from the District. ÌýInformation regarding such hearing may be obtained from the District’s Director of Student Services.Ìý

D.ÌýÌý ÌýCredits Earned from Nebraska or other Accredited Institutions.

1.ÌýÌý ÌýStudents expelled from the District are not required to attend or participate in the District’s alternative courses or programs. For such students only, the District will accept at the conclusion of the expulsion and reinstatement of the student, any nonduplicative, grade-appropriate credits earned by an expelled student during the term of the expulsion, from any Nebraska accredited institution or institution accredited by one (1) of the six (6) regional accrediting bodies in the United States.

II.ÌýÌý ÌýStudent Suspended Ten (10) School Days or More. ÌýStudents suspended from the District for ten (10) school days or more will be eligible to participate in the District’s alternative education program.

A.ÌýÌý ÌýDistrict Alternative School, Classes, or Programs Available to Students Suspended Ten School Days or More.

1.ÌýÌý ÌýNotice. ÌýAll students suspended from the District for ten (10) school days or more will be advised in writing of the availability of District alternative courses or programs.

2.ÌýÌý ÌýDistrict Alternative Education. ÌýThe District alternative education available to District students who are suspended for ten (10) school days or more will consist of the following:

a.ÌýÌý ÌýHigh School: ÌýStudents suspended for ten (10) school days or more will be assigned to a District-approved program that provides approved courses of study designed to support their academic needs.

b.ÌýÌý ÌýMiddle School: ÌýStudents suspended for ten (10) school days or more will be assigned to a District-approved program that provides approved courses of study designed to support their academic needs.

c.ÌýÌý ÌýElementary School: ÌýA program consisting of materials in reading, math, and writing will be provided by the student's elementary school. ÌýA tutor will be provided by the District one (1) day per week at the student's home or another agreed upon location to proctor the course. ÌýThe principal or principal's designee must approve the learning program prescribed for the student.

3.ÌýÌý ÌýThe District reserves the right to change or modify the District alternative education set forth above at any time without advance notice other than to advise suspended District students in writing of the changed or modified District alternative education available to them. ÌýAt the conclusion of the suspension period, any student who has satisfactorily participated in the District alternative education program will be given full academic credit for the school work, classes, or programs completed. ÌýThose students who fail to satisfactorily complete the District alternative education program will not be given any academic credit for the alternative school attended.

4.ÌýÌý ÌýRefusal to Participate. ÌýIf a parent or guardian refuses to permit a suspended student to participate in a District alternative school, class, or program, the District will have no further obligation to the student, parent, or guardian with regard to providing a District alternative school, class, or program.

B.ÌýÌý ÌýAcademic Credit and Requirements for Successful Participation.

1.ÌýÌý ÌýIf a student suspended for ten (10) school days or more successfully completes the course requirements of a District alternative school, class, or program by meeting the attendance, grade, conduct, and other requirements imposed by the District, such student will be given full academic credit for the school work, class, or program completed.

2.ÌýÌý ÌýTo successfully meet the District's attendance requirements, the student must not miss any school, class, program, or session assigned the student unless the absence is excused. ÌýWhether or not an absence is excused will be determined solely by the District. ÌýIn addition, if the student violates any of the District's Standards for Student Conduct, the District will, without further obligation, terminate the program for such student after a due process hearing.

3.ÌýÌý ÌýThe District may adopt such other rules, regulations, or requirements it deems necessary to effectively administer this Rule.

III.ÌýÌý ÌýSuspended Students and Make Up Work.

A.ÌýÌý ÌýStudents suspended from the District will have the opportunity to complete any classwork, homework, and examinations missed during the period of suspension, as provided in District Policy 6235 and District Rule 6235.1.

B.ÌýÌý ÌýSuspended students will not be required to attend the District’s alternative education program in order to complete such make up work.

C.ÌýÌý ÌýThis opportunity to complete such make up work applies to all students suspended from the District, including students suspended ten (10) school days or more and who choose not to participate in the District’s alternative education program.

IV.ÌýÌý ÌýTransportation. ÌýStudents participating in the District’s alternative education courses or programs shall not be provided transportation to the District alternative education site unless compelling reasons exist for the administration to arrange otherwise. ÌýSuch determination shall be made by and at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or designee.

V.ÌýÌý ÌýDefinitions. Ìý

A.ÌýÌý Ìý"District Alternative Schools, Classes, or Programs" shall mean that special category of District schools, classes, or programs required by law to be provided exclusively for expelled students.

B.ÌýÌý Ìý"Learning Program" shall mean a general District program or plan for all expelled students and students suspended for ten (10) school days or more, or an individualized program adapted from a generally offered District program, or an individualized program developed by the school and/or designated staff member to assist an expelled student or a student suspended for ten (10) school days or more in achieving District credit toward graduation. ÌýÌý