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In accordance with section 48(4) of the Public Schools Act the Board of Trustees has the authority to expel, from any school of the division, a student who is found guilty of conduct injurious to the welfare of the school.

All requests for expulsion must be in writing and be supported by documented evidence and pertinent background information. Any request for expulsion must be submitted to the Superintendent who will present it to the Board.

The duration of an expulsion shall be at the discretion of the Board.

The parents of a student who has been expelled from school shall be notified immediately followed within twenty-four hours by a letter from the Division indicating the reason for and duration of the expulsion. Parents shall also be informed of their right to appeal an expulsion and the conditions upon which the student may be re-admitted.