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Tolleson board votes to expel student in discipline case SD20250006
Summary
The Tolleson Union High School District governing board voted to expel a student for misconduct and weapon-related policy violations in case SD20250006 after an in‑camera hearing, with one board member dissenting.
The Tolleson Union High School District governing board voted to expel a student (case SD20250006) following a student-discipline hearing, the superintendent told the board at the meeting.
Superintendent Gies asked the board to approve expulsion for misconduct and violations of board policies JIC (student conduct) and JICI (weapons in school). The board approved the superintendent's recommendation by roll call: Dr. Luna Najera — yes; Del Palacio — yes; Miguel Ortega Romero — yes; Vice President Chapman — yes; President Sun — no. The board recorded that the action was taken to protect the safety and welfare of students and staff.
Why it matters: Expulsion is a formal, long-term exclusion from school and is typically reserved for serious misconduct. The board said the action upholds campus safety and district policy.
The record indicates the board heard the matter under the district's student-discipline procedures and took a formal vote in open session following the hearing. The superintendent's statement noted policies cited and the objective of upholding safety "for the student, staff and other students." No additional details about the student or the specific incident were released during the public meeting.
Ending: The board directed administration to follow district procedures for implementing the expulsion and for communicating required notices; the board did not publicly disclose identifying details about the student in the meeting minutes.
