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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: suspension sequence of events, 26 Feb 2014 Jim Watterson Director General DETE When students enrol at Mansfield State High School, the student and the parent sign an enrolment agreement accepting the rules and regulations of Mansfield State High School as stated in the school policies. The student and the parent acknowledge that information about the school's current programs and services has been explained to them. Mansfield State High School is in possession of Marcus' enrolment agreement, which you and he signed on 14 March 2012. Mansfield State High School was operating within their Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students, which clearly sets out suspension as a consequence for not following the school rules around mobile phone use. There are no appeal rights to the Director-General for a suspension of 10 days or less. As with all administrative decisions, parents and students may seek a judicial review. With respect to your views on the use of mobile phones, I would encourage you to contact the School Council to raise the issue of the zero tolerance policy and the appropriateness of the consequences the school has set for students who do not follow the school rules., 14 Feb 2014 student suspended from Independent State High School in QLD for 2 days for having mobile phone in his school bag during class time 14 Feb 2014 parent response emailed to Mr James Sloman, Principal Teacher, Mansfield State High School, Ms Hamilton, Year 9 Deputy Principal, Mansfield State High School, info@mansfieldshs.eq.edu.au Mr Chris Rider, Education Queensland, Metropolitan Region, chris.rider@dete.qld.gov.au Hon John-Paul Langbroek MP, Queensland Education Minister, education.ministerial@qld.gov.au Hon Ross Vasta MP, Commonwealth Member Bonner, ross.vasta.mp@aph.gov.au Ms Tanya Chilcott, Schools reporter, Queensland Newspapers, tanya.chilcott@news.com.au Ms Marissa Calligeros, Reporter, m.calligeros@fairfaxmedia.com.au, 7 Mar 2014 Melissa Archer QUEST, 14 Feb 2014 student suspended from Independent State High School in QLD for 2 days for having mobile phone in his school bag during class time in accordance with school The Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students Students are not to have mobile phones in their possession at school during school hours. When it is necessary for a student to bring a mobile phone, it must be deposited at the Resource Centre on arrival (from 8am) and collected from the Resource Centre on departure. This is the same situation for students during exam block. Students found with a mobile phone in their possession and who do not have the Principal's express permission, are suspended'----, Mr James Sloman, Principal Teacher, Mansfield State High School, Ms Hamilton, Year 9 Deputy Principal, Mansfield State High School, info@mansfieldshs.eq.edu.au Mr Chris Rider, Education Queensland, Metropolitan Region, chris.rider@dete.qld.gov.au Hon John-Paul Langbroek MP, Queensland Education Minister, education.ministerial@qld.gov.au Hon Ross Vasta MP, Commonwealth Member Bonner, ross.vasta.mp@aph.gov.au Ms Tanya Chilcott, Schools reporter, Queensland Newspapers, tanya.chilcott@news.com.au Ms Marissa Calligeros, Reporter, m.calligeros@fairfaxmedia.com.au SUMMARY OF CONTENT I agree Marcus was not in compliance with the school’s policy This policy is no longer practical and is most certainly out-dated. That this is has resulted in a suspension, appears a remarkably excessive response - one could say a terrible overreaction. We could see no evidence of positive support; consideration of individual circumstances; consideration given to all other responses; nor of a “serious misbehaviour”. In this age of enlightened reason and technology prevalence, I urge you to honestly consider if your zero-tolerance approach to discipline takes precedence over education, open communication, or even simple civility. How your actions in this instance may be reconciled with published Education Queensland Guidelines concerning the level of alleged misconduct and the penalties you impose are not issues that neither my husband nor I are personally qualified to determine. I am sure the education minister and regional director can assist with any future adjustment necessary., 20 Feb 2014 Ross Vasta Federal Member for Bonner I completely understand your frustration and take on board the points that you have raised in your letter addressed to the school and Minister for Education. I trust that the school and yourself are able to come to an agreement that suits all parties involved.