Volusia County Schools Student Re-entry Procedure
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The Frame
This procedure dictates the mandatory steps and participants required for students to return to school after an exclusion, directly impacting how students receive academic and emotional support upon their return.
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Students
Students returning from suspension or expulsion must participate in a re-entry meeting to define their return plan.
Parents/Guardians
Parents are required participants in the re-entry meeting and will receive regular communication regarding their student's adjustment.
School Staff
Administrators, counselors, and support staff are required to facilitate meetings and implement the resulting support plans.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Re-entry meetings are mandatory for students returning to school after a removal (suspension or expulsion).
- Meetings must include administrators, school counselors, and parents/students, with other specialists (ESE, social workers, psychologists) included as appropriate.
- The re-entry team must review the student's disciplinary history, academic record, and any existing IEP or 504 plans.
- Re-entry teams cannot change IEP or 504 goals, services, or placements; these require a separate formal IEP/504 meeting.
- Goals of the meeting include identifying a support point-person, creating a safety plan, and establishing a communication schedule for parents.
- A follow-up meeting must be scheduled to monitor progress and adjust supports.
- Virtual students enrolled in Volusia Online Learning (VOL) undergo the same re-entry process via Microsoft Teams or conference call.
- For part-time virtual students, the physical school they attend is responsible for the re-entry meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is required to attend a re-entry meeting?
Can the re-entry meeting change my child's IEP or 504 plan?
How are re-entry meetings handled for online students?
Why It Matters
This procedure dictates the mandatory steps and participants required for students to return to school after an exclusion, directly impacting how students receive academic and emotional support upon their return.
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Discoveries
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Standardization of Virtual Re-entry
The district explicitly mandates that virtual students follow the same re-entry documentation and meeting requirements as in-person students, utilizing remote technology.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.vcsedu.org
Analysis Score
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