DORSEY v. BALE


521 S.W.2d 76 (1975)

Ralph C. DORSEY, Superintendent of Caverna Independent School District, et al., Appellants, v. Tommy BALE, Individually and on behalf of all students of the Caverna Independent School District, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky.

March 21, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Donald F. Mintmire, Hensley, Mintmire & Craddock, Munfordville, for appellants.

Joe Wm. Goodman, Munfordville, for appellee.


STEPHENSON, Justice.

This appeal presents the question whether a board of education can by regulation reduce a student's grade for an unexcused absence as an additional punishment for conduct leading to a suspension from classes for a period of time. The trial court adjudged the regulation to be invalid and ordered the Caverna Independent School District Board to restore the deducted points to appellee's grades and to the grades of all other students similarly situated...

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