Code:  IGBHC

Revised/Readopted:  2/26/18

Adopted:  3/14/05

Orig. Code(s):  IGBHC

A notification about the alternative education law, the availability of existing programs, and the procedures to request the establishment of new alternative education programs shall be contained in the student/parent handbook distributed each year.

Individual notification to students and parents regarding the availability of alternative programs will be given semi-annually, or when new programs become available, under the following situations:

1. When two or more severe disciplinary problems occur within a three-year period.
    Severe disciplinary problems will be defined in the code of conduct;
2.  When attendance is so erratic the student is not benefitting from the educational
     program.  Erratic attendance will be defined on a case-by-case basis;
3.  When an emancipated student, parent, or legal guardian applies for a student’s
     exemption from compulsory school attendance on a semi-annual basis;
4.  When an expulsion is being considered for reasons other than a weapons policy
     violation;
5.  When a student is expelled for reasons other than a weapons policy violation. 

Individual notification shall be hand-delivered or sent by certified mail.  Parents shall receive individual notification prior to an actual expulsion.

Notification shall include:

1.  The student’s action;
2.  A list of alternative programs;
3.  The program recommended based upon the student’s learning styles and needs;
4.  Procedures for enrolling the student in the recommended program.

When a parent or guardian’s language is not English, the district will provide notification in a manner the parent can understand.

The superintendent will develop notification procedures in accordance with Oregon law.

ORS 332.072
ORS 336.175
ORS 336.615 to -336.665
ORS 339.250

OAR 581-021-0045
OAR 581-021-0065
OAR 581-021-0070
OAR 581-021-0071
OAR 581-021-0076
OAR 581-022-2320
OAR 581-022-2505
OAR 581-023-0006
OAR 581-023-0008

IGBHA - Alternative Education Programs
IGBHB - Establishment of Alternative Education Program
IK - Academic Achievement – Grading and Reporting
JEA - Compulsory Attendance
JECB - Admission of Non-Resident Students
JGEA - Alternative Education Programs Related to  Expulsion