Board affirms student disciplinary decision after closed session
Summary
Following a closed session requested in writing by a student’s family, the Birmingham Public Schools Board of Education voted 6–0 to affirm a disciplinary decision (Resolution 56) at a Feb. 3 special meeting.
The Birmingham Public Schools Board of Education met in closed session during a Feb. 3, 2026, special meeting to consider a student disciplinary appeal requested in writing by the student’s family. After returning to open session the board voted to affirm the disciplinary decision.
Unidentified Speaker announced that "the family has requested a closed session in writing for a student disciplinary appeal." The board moved into the White Pine Room for the closed session. After the board returned to open session, Trustee Zammit moved to approve Resolution 56, "affirming student disciplinary decision following appeal." The motion carried 6–0.
The record does not include details of the disciplinary case discussed in closed session. The board’s action on Resolution 56 reflects a formal affirmation of the prior disciplinary decision following the appeal process recorded in the meeting minutes.
The meeting adjourned at 06:41.

