(1) For those circumstances or conditions where a student at the Montana school for the deaf and blind is to be suspended, the superintendent shall use the following procedures. (Suspension is defined as a short term guidance or disciplinary placement of the child at home with his/her parent or guardian. Suspension shall not exceed one week at a time.)

(a) Call together an appropriate committee to examine the circumstances and reasons for action of suspension.

(b) Examine all other alternatives.

(c) Communicate and discuss the matter with the parents or guardian.