This appeal ensued and petitioners' request for interim relief was denied on January 19, 2000. Petitioners contend that Jennifer had been threatening Erin with physical harm in the weeks leading up to the fight and that respondent's administrators were aware of the threats but did nothing to help Erin or punish Jennifer. Petitioners further contend that Erin only punched Jennifer in self-defense, after Jennifer raised her hand to strike Erin. Petitioners argue that an associate principal improperly imposed the initial five-day suspension and that the suspension imposed by the superintendent was arbitrary, capricious and excessive in light of the circumstances surrounding the fight. Petitioners allege that respondent improperly designated the superintendent as their hearing officer and that respondent failed to meet its burden of proof at the hearing.
Petitioners ask that the suspension be reversed.
Respondent contends that its decision to suspend Erin was reasonable and not excessive given the severity of the attack. Respondent states that the principal imposed the suspension, which was communicated to petitioners by a letter from the associate principal at the direction of the principal. Respondent further contends that during the week prior to the fight, administrators warned Erin about confronting Jennifer. Respondent denies the remainder of petitioners' allegations. The appeal must be dismissed as moot.