Appeals Process

The Deans administer consequences for inappropriate behavior according to administrative procedures and guidelines by always affording due process to the student.  The student and/or parents have the right to request the reason(s) for any consequence(s) assigned to them as a result of a disciplinary action.  The level of consequences is a matter of school policy and is not subject to the appeals process.

If a suspension from school has been issued and the student feels that she/he is innocent of the charge(s), then the first step of the appeals process is to:

1.   Contact the Director of Deans, Mr. W. Michael Leverence. Subsequent to this contact, if the student still feels that she/he is innocent of the charge(s) which resulted in suspension, the second and final step is to contact the Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Kevin Pobst.

2.   The parent writes a letter requesting a due process appeals regarding the alleged infraction to:

      Mr. Kevin Pobst
      Assistant Superintendent
      District #86 Administrative Offices
      55th and Grant Streets
      Hinsdale, IL 60521

3.   Mr. Kevin Pobst informs the party of the date and time of the hearing.

4.   Testimony is heard by a Board appointed hearing officer from both the student and/or representative(s) and/or legal counsel and from school administration.

5.   The hearing officer informs Superintendent Dr. Nicholas Wahl of his findings.

6.   Superintendent Wahl communicates his recommendation(s) to the student and parents.