Parent asks whether three-month suspension is appropriate; board invites private meeting

During public comment at the March 2 meeting of the Maple Heights City School Board, Ruthie Benson of 15007 2 K Avenue raised a question about a disciplinary action involving a student.

Benson asked: "If a child say something you feel inappropriate... Is it acceptable to dismiss this child for three months?"

The superintendent said more details were needed and emphasized the need to keep student matters private. The superintendent invited Benson to remain for executive session so the board and district leaders could discuss the situation with her away from the public record.

The board followed that procedure: after other business, members voted to enter executive session for personnel reasons. The meeting record shows no public action resolving the concern; the superintendent asked for detailed information to determine appropriate next steps and to avoid discussing private student information on a public livestream.