Code: JII
Any alleged act of unfairness
or any decision made by school personnel, which students and/or
parents/guardians believe to be unjust or in violation of pertinent policies of
the board or individual school rules may be appealed to the school principal or
a designated representative.
The following guidelines are
established for the presentation of student complaints and grievances.
A. The principal shall
schedule a conference with the student and any staff member(s) involved to
attempt to resolve the problem.
Parents/guardians may be involved in the conference or a later
conference for parents/guardians may be scheduled at the discretion of the
principal.
B. If the problem is not
resolved to the satisfaction of the student and/or parents/guardians, a request
may be submitted for a conference with the superintendent of schools. The superintendent shall arrange a conference
to consider the problem and inform participants of the action that will be taken.
C. If the student and/or
parents/guardians are not satisfied with the action of the superintendent, they
may submit a written request to appear before the board. The decision of the Board shall be final.
All persons are assured that
they may utilize this procedure without reprisal.
All records of notices,
conferences and actions taken to resolve student complaints and grievance will
be filed and identified as grievance records and will not be placed in
personnel files.
Cross Reference: AC – Nondiscrimination/Equal
First
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