WAC 132I-120-421   Initial disciplinary proceedings.  (1) All disciplinary proceedings shall be initiated by the chief student affairs officer or designee. Students may be placed on suspension pending commencement of disciplinary action, pursuant to the conditions set forth in WAC 132I-120-426.

     (2) Any student accused of violating any provision of the rules of conduct shall be notified of an initial disciplinary proceeding either in person or by certified mail and shall be given written notice of such meeting with the chief student affairs officer or designee. The student will be informed in writing of the provision(s) the student is charged with violating, and the range of possible sanctions for the offense. The student will be given seven days to respond. If the student fails to respond or fails to appear, the initial disciplinary hearing may be held in the student's absence.

     (3) After considering the evidence in the case, interviewing the accused student, giving the student the opportunity to respond, and then again reviewing the case with any new information, the chief student affairs officer or designee may take any of the following actions:

     (a) Terminate the proceeding, exonerating the student or students;

     (b) Dismiss the case after whatever intervention and advice is deemed appropriate;

     (c) Impose any of the sanctions listed in WAC 132I-120-410;

     (d) Any disciplinary action taken by the chief student affairs officer or designee may be appealed by the student in accordance with WAC 132I-120-441.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(13). 08-01-088, § 132I-120-421, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW et seq., RCW 28B.50.100 and 28B.50.140. 92-15-115, § 132I-120-421, filed 7/21/92, effective 8/21/92.]