1.040 Steps to Resolve Concerns
The channel for handling complaints involving school staff:

Step 1: Have a scheduled conference with the staff person involved in the complaint matter.
Step 2: Appeal to the Supervisor/Principal if the matter is not resolved at Step 1.
Step 3: Appeal to the Superintendent if the matter is still unresolved at Step 2.
Step 4: Appeal to the Board of Education if the matter is still unresolved at Step 3. Written appeal should be made within five days to the Board of Education.

CONDITIONS:
ï All information to be considered at each appeal step must be in written form.
ï All appeal decisions shall be expedited as quickly as possible. A decision at any level should be rendered within five days, unless a legal hearing is requested for required.
ï All school staff shall assist persons with the appropriate procedure for handling complaints.
ï Special Education and Athletic complaints need to be appealed to the supervisor prior to an appeal to the principal.

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Section 1 Index
1.010 Philosophy
1.020 Goals and Objectives
1.030 Student-Staff Courtesy
1.040 Steps to Resolve Concerns
1.050 Affirmative Action, Non Discrimination
1.060 Student Bill of Responsibilities