The appellant appealed the Peel District School Board's decision to expel her 17-year-old son from all schools of the board following two incidents of physical assault and online threats against peers.
The appellant argued that the board failed to consider mitigating factors, including the pupil's recent ADHD diagnosis and allegations of a school culture unsupportive of racialized students.
The Child and Family Services Review Board found that the pupil engaged in premeditated physical assault causing bodily harm and threatening behaviour.
The Board reviewed the mitigating factors under sections 2 and 3 of Ontario Regulation 472/07 and concluded that none applied, noting the pupil's ability to control his behaviour, the unacceptable risk to the safety of others, and his success in the board's Fresh Start Program.
The expulsion was confirmed.