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502.1 Student Complaints and Grievances

STUDENT COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES
 
Student complaints and grievances regarding board policy or administrative regulations and other matters should be addressed to the student's teacher or another licensed employee, other than the administration, for resolution of the complaint.  It is the goal of the board to resolve student complaints at the lowest organizational level.
 
If the complaint cannot be resolved by a licensed employee, the student may discuss the matter with the principal within five school days of the employee's decision.  If the matter cannot be resolved by the principal, the student may discuss it with the superintendent within five school days after speaking with the principal.
 
If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved by the superintendent, the student may ask to have the matter placed on the board agenda of a regularly scheduled board meeting in compliance with board policy.
 
Legal Reference:           Iowa Code § 279.8 (2001).
 
Cross Reference:          204.10  Board Meeting Agenda
204.12  Participation by the Public
502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
504.3    Student Publications
 
 
Adopted:  February 17, 2003                 
 
Reviewed: September 2006             
December 17, 2012