Glossary

Definitions (Additional definitions also found within policies)
Student	Any person attending any school of the Wake County Public School System
Board	Wake County Board of Education
Principal	The school principal or any school professional to whom the principal may officially delegate authority
Parent	Natural parent, legal guardian, or person serving in loco parentis
Short-term suspension	Suspension from school, school activities, and school grounds for a period of ten (10) school days or less
Long-term suspension	Suspension from school, school activities, and school grounds for a period of time in excess of 10 school days
365-day suspension	Suspension from school, school activities, and school grounds for 365 calendar days from the date of the incident
Expulsion	Permanent exclusion from the Wake County Public School system beyond the end of the school year
Witness	A person called to testify to provide information directly relevant to the incident resulting in long-term suspension recommendation
Advocate	A person who represents/presents the student’s case
Educational Property	Any school building or bus, school campus, grounds, recreational area, athletic filed, or property under the control of any local Board of Education
School Days	The days school is in session, unless otherwise noted
Cyber-Bullying	Sending or posting harmful or cruel text or images using the Internet or other digital communication devices.