The majority of suspensions usually occur at the secondary level. Last year, twenty-seven elementary pupils were suspended for one or two days each. The staff works hard to find alternatives to suspension since leaving school makes it difficult for the school to accomplish its educational mission. An expulsion is a formal action taken by the School Board to address a serious discipline problem. Expulsions can be of any length deemed appropriate by the School Board.
Expulsion is calculated by dividing the number of expelled days by the possible days of attendance.
Although the number of students being expelled is increasing, this phenomenon is occurring throughout the state.