Suspension Appeals

  • If a student has been suspended from school and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) do not agree on the suspension, they have a right to appeal. The steps to follow are listed below:

    • The Parent(s)/Guardian(s) should first attempt to resolve the situation with School Administration.

    • If a resolution cannot be reached between the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and administration, Parent(s)/Guardian(s) may call the Hearing Office at 614-365-5640 or email the Hearing Office at hearingoffice@columbus.k12.oh.us to request an appeal Arrangements will be made to schedule an appeal hearing with the Parent(s)/Guardian(s). School Administration will be notified immediately of the time and date for the appeal hearing.

    • Consideration of the facts and evidence presented by the Student and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and school personnel will determine whether the suspension will be Upheld, Modified, or Reversed.

Resolutions for Suspension Appeals

  • IMPORTANT NOTE:  All Suspension Appeal Hearings are held virtually via Zoom and will be recorded for our records. 

    Following a Suspension Appeal hearing with the Hearing Office, your student will be assigned one of these outcomes:
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  • No Action Taken

  • Suspension Modified

  • Suspension Reversed

  • Suspension Upheld