20-004 - Due Process Hearing Officer

The Adams 12 Code of Conduct exists to help maintain an environment that is safe, conducive to learning, and free from unnecessary disruption.  On occasion, students who are habitually disruptive or pose a significant safety risk, and the school administration may request a Due Process Expulsion Hearing.  An impartial, third party Hearing Officer conducts the Due Process Expulsion Hearing.  In the hearing, the Hearing Officer will listen to all relevant information, ask clarifying questions and make a recommendation to the Superintendent regarding next steps for the student, based on evidence, relevant history, and the appropriate consideration of policy, state statute, and past practice.