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opportunity to discuss a decision or situation which the student
considers unjust or unfair.
• If the incident remains unresolved
, the student or his/her
parent/guardian or the teacher may bring the matter to the
principal's attention for consideration and action.
• The student may also bring the matter to the attention of class
officers or the student council (in grades and schools where such
are elected) for possible presentation to the principal.
• If the matter is still unresolved after the procedure outlined above,
the complaining party may bring it to the superintendent or
appointed assistant for consideration.
• If the matter is still unresolved, the complaining party may bring it
in writing to the board for review. The chairperson of the board, at
his/her discretion, may waive the written appeal if the
circumstances warrant.
In all instances the staff member who made the decision that is being
appealed will have the right to be present.
Title IX Complaints
Students who believe that they have been discriminated against on the
basis of their sex have the right to appeal to their principals. If the
student is not satisfied with the decision of the principal, he/she may
appeal to the district Title IX coordinator, and, if still not satisfied, may
appeal to the superintendent and then to the board. The superintendent
will schedule appeals to the board.
Section 504 Complaints
Students who believe that they have been discriminated against on the
basis of their handicapping condition have the right to appeal to their
principals. If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the
principal, he/she may appeal to the district Section 504 coordinator,
and, if still not satisfied may appeal to the superintendent and then to
the board. The superintendent will schedule appeals to the board.
DUE PROCESS
The board and its administrators will treat all students with fairness.
Before school authorities administer disciplinary measures, they will
make reasonable inquiry to determine the truth of what happened. The
nature of the inquiry will vary with the seriousness of the offense and
