MacDonald v. Tompkins

The petitioner Carmen MacDonald, 17 years of age, was suspended by order of the Principal of the Liverpool High School on February 23, 1971. In a letter dated February 25, 1971, the Principal advised the petitioner’s father of his action with a brief explanation. He further stated that he was recommending to the Superintendent of Schools that petitioner he permanently expelled, and advised the father, ‘ ‘ if you wish to appeal this suspension, please contact the Superintendent of Schools within five days to arrange a hearing. Unless we hear from you during this period, we will assume that…