students, had been involved in the illegal distribution of drugs in the school. When confronted with this information, Jerry admitted to the principal that during January, 1983 he distributed illegal drugs on three occasions on school property and during the school day. Jerry also signed a statement to this effect.
10. Because Jerry was a special education student, this matter was referred to the Rippon Local School Screening Committee ("Committee") to determine whether there was a causal connection between Jerry's handicapping condition and his involvement in the sale of illegal drugs. The Committee was composed of a number of professionals involved in the identification of handicapped children and the provision of special education services. Serving on the Committee were a learning disability teacher, a school psychologist, a visiting teacherand an administrator.
11. The administrator on the Committee was Edward L. Norris, an Assistant Principal at Rippon Middle School. Mr. Norris has 22 years experience in education with the Prince William County Public Schools, including 11 years experience as a classroom teacher and 11 years as an administrator. Mr. Norris is endorsed by the State of Virginia as a Secondary Principal and Physical Education teacher. He holds a Masters of Education from the University of Virginia. Mr. Norris is Chairman of the Local School Screening Committee which considered Jerry's case and had been chairman for five years. Mr. Norris knew Jerry personally and was familiar with his Category II file.
12. The teacher of the learning disabled who served on this Committee was Henrietta Huising. Ms. Huising has a