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Submitted for Board work session discussion – February 6, 2014

RESPONDING TO COMPLAINTS
A.

Policy Code:

1742/5060

OPPORTUNITIES TO ADDRESS CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS
The board is committed to providing an effective means for parents and the community to
voice concerns and complaints. The board also strives to resolve concerns and
complaints whenever possible. To this end, the board has established the following
processes:
1.

informal resolutions of specific concerns (see section B, General Process, below);

2.

public hearings and public comments at board meetings on subjects of concern to
parents and the community (policy 2310, Public Participation at Board Meetings);

3.

a procedure for parental concerns regarding the curriculum (policy 3210, Parental
Inspection of and Objection to Instructional Materials);

4.

specific processes for addressing disciplinary consequences (policies in the 4300
series);

5.

processes as provided by law for special education students (policies 3520,
Special Education Programs/Rights of Students with Disabilities, and 4307,
Disciplinary Action for Exceptional Children/Students with Disabilities); and

6.

grievance procedures for addressing concerns regarding specific decisions,
especially when there are concerns that board policy or law has been misapplied,
misinterpreted or violated, including discrimination claims on the basis of sex or
disability (policies 1740/4010, Student and Parent Grievance Procedure, and
1720/4015/7225, Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint
Procedure).

Numerous other policies provide opportunities for parental input, including policy
1310/4002, Parental Involvement.
B.

GENERAL PROCESS
Complaints that are not specifically designated to be addressed in other policies should be
addressed in the following manner.
1.

The complaint should be received and addressed at the level closest to which the
complaint originated. For example, a complaint regarding a classroom issue
should be heard first by the teacher. A complaint regarding the school in general
should be addressed first by the principal.

2.

Any board member or employee receiving a complaint should verify that the

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Submitted for Board work session discussion – February 6, 2014
complaint has been appropriately referred to him or her and if not, assist the
complainant by identifying the appropriate personnel to receive the complaint.
3.

Once appropriately referred, if the complainant is not satisfied with the response
to the complaint, the complainant should be informed of the options for further
review of the complaint.

4.

A complaint or series of complaints that raise significant issues about the
educational program or the operation of the schools is an opportunity to further
examine the success of the school system in meeting its goals and objectives.
When feasible, a group representing various perspectives and interests, such as
teachers, administrators, students and parents, should discuss the issue and make
recommendations to appropriate personnel or to the board.

The superintendent shall communicate the requirements in this policy to board members and
employees on a regular basis.
Legal References: G.S. 115C-36, -47
Cross References: Parental Involvement (policy 1310/4002), Discrimination, Harassment and
Bullying Complaint Procedure (policy 1720/4015/7225), Student and Parent Grievance
Procedure (policy 1740/4010), Public Participation at Board Meetings (policy 2310), Parental
Inspection of and Objection to Instructional Materials (policy 3210), Special Education
Programs/Rights of Students with Disabilities (policy 3520), Student Behavior Policies (4300
series), Disciplinary Action for Exceptional Children/Students with Disabilities (policy 4307)
Adopted:

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL

Page 2 of 2

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  • 1. Submitted for Board work session discussion – February 6, 2014 RESPONDING TO COMPLAINTS A. Policy Code: 1742/5060 OPPORTUNITIES TO ADDRESS CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS The board is committed to providing an effective means for parents and the community to voice concerns and complaints. The board also strives to resolve concerns and complaints whenever possible. To this end, the board has established the following processes: 1. informal resolutions of specific concerns (see section B, General Process, below); 2. public hearings and public comments at board meetings on subjects of concern to parents and the community (policy 2310, Public Participation at Board Meetings); 3. a procedure for parental concerns regarding the curriculum (policy 3210, Parental Inspection of and Objection to Instructional Materials); 4. specific processes for addressing disciplinary consequences (policies in the 4300 series); 5. processes as provided by law for special education students (policies 3520, Special Education Programs/Rights of Students with Disabilities, and 4307, Disciplinary Action for Exceptional Children/Students with Disabilities); and 6. grievance procedures for addressing concerns regarding specific decisions, especially when there are concerns that board policy or law has been misapplied, misinterpreted or violated, including discrimination claims on the basis of sex or disability (policies 1740/4010, Student and Parent Grievance Procedure, and 1720/4015/7225, Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedure). Numerous other policies provide opportunities for parental input, including policy 1310/4002, Parental Involvement. B. GENERAL PROCESS Complaints that are not specifically designated to be addressed in other policies should be addressed in the following manner. 1. The complaint should be received and addressed at the level closest to which the complaint originated. For example, a complaint regarding a classroom issue should be heard first by the teacher. A complaint regarding the school in general should be addressed first by the principal. 2. Any board member or employee receiving a complaint should verify that the BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 1 of 2
  • 2. Submitted for Board work session discussion – February 6, 2014 complaint has been appropriately referred to him or her and if not, assist the complainant by identifying the appropriate personnel to receive the complaint. 3. Once appropriately referred, if the complainant is not satisfied with the response to the complaint, the complainant should be informed of the options for further review of the complaint. 4. A complaint or series of complaints that raise significant issues about the educational program or the operation of the schools is an opportunity to further examine the success of the school system in meeting its goals and objectives. When feasible, a group representing various perspectives and interests, such as teachers, administrators, students and parents, should discuss the issue and make recommendations to appropriate personnel or to the board. The superintendent shall communicate the requirements in this policy to board members and employees on a regular basis. Legal References: G.S. 115C-36, -47 Cross References: Parental Involvement (policy 1310/4002), Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedure (policy 1720/4015/7225), Student and Parent Grievance Procedure (policy 1740/4010), Public Participation at Board Meetings (policy 2310), Parental Inspection of and Objection to Instructional Materials (policy 3210), Special Education Programs/Rights of Students with Disabilities (policy 3520), Student Behavior Policies (4300 series), Disciplinary Action for Exceptional Children/Students with Disabilities (policy 4307) Adopted: BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 2 of 2