Karin Kissiah, the SVP board president, will lecture on the importance of professionalism in the context of school expulsion hearings. Disciplinary hearings are unique in that they take place in a quasi-judicial setting, where the outcome has significant implications not only for the legal rights of the student but also for the ongoing relationship between the school and the family. Professionalism in this context goes beyond mere adherence to the rules of conduct; it involves a commitment to civility, integrity, and fostering positive, long-term relationships within the school community.