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Grievance Process (Policy 219)

The student should first make the complaint known to the staff member most closely involved or, if none is identifiable, a guidance counselor; and both shall attempt to resolve the issue informally and directly.

For complaints that must move beyond the first step, the student shall prepare a written statement of his/her complaint which shall set forth:

  1. Specific nature of the complaint and a brief statement of relevant facts.
     
  2. Manner and extent to which the student believes s/he has been adversely affected.
     
  3. Relief sought by the student.
     
  4. Reasons why the student feels entitled to the relief sought.

The complaint may then be submitted, in turn, to the program supervisor, the Executive Director or designee, and the Board, with a suitable period of time allowed at each level for hearing of the complaint and preparation of a response.

At each level, the student shall be afforded the opportunity to be heard personally by the school authorities.

The student may seek the help of a parent/guardian at any step.