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Board conditionally reinstates expelled student to virtual placement with strict requirements
Summary
Following staff report B1, the board approved conditional reinstatement of an expelled student to virtual placement (CAPE) with academic, counseling and probation conditions; full re‑placement eligibility is contingent on meeting terms through August 2026.
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board on Oct. 14 approved a conditional reinstatement for a student expelled after 150 days, as outlined in staff report B1.
Dr. Simone Griffin summarized the committee recommendation: the student may immediately return to the district in a virtual setting (CAPE) under several conditions: maintain passing grades in all classes, participate in 31 counseling sessions, provide progress reports from an outside counselor, avoid further reports of fighting, and satisfy probation terms. If the student meets these conditions through August 2026, they may reapply for alternate placement.
Why it matters: the board’s reinstatement process is required under board policy and provides a structured path for students returning from long‑term disciplinary removal while setting clear behavioral and academic milestones. The board voted unanimously to approve the committee’s adjusted recommendation with updated timelines.
