HELP! My son was suspended yesterday

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I am so mad! I received a call yesterday at 9 am,(School starts at

8:50)asking if I could come to the school and pick up my son, because

he was having a tantrum, and had aggressive behavior. I asked them to

put him on the phone because I was 20 miles away from the school

headed to an appointment for work.

When they put him on the phone he was crying and wanted to tell me

what happened, but before I could calm him down, they took the phone

away from him. I told them I could not bet there for at least 90 min,

and if he hadn't calmed down to please call me back.

They didn't call until 11:00, and at that time I asked if he had

calmed down, and they said yes, but they STILL wanted me to come pick

him up.

They informed me that he was suspended. This was a consequence for

his behavior. (yes, he has a B.I.P.)

I am furious that even after he calmed down, he was forced to leave

the school. Does anyone know what my rights are? I an in the Cy-Fair

district and this is a brand new school this year, so the ARD team is

all new to me. Oh, I forgot to mention that he is in 5th grade, and

is AU and was in his resource room at the time. He spends part of his

day there, and part in a co-teach, and part with in class support.

I remember someone mentioning an advocate that was volunteering time

for us, but I can't seem to find that post.

I appreciate any input on this..I can be a bulldog in an ARD if I have

to, but I need help on this one...