Communication Flow
How to Effectively Communicate with School Officials
Parents are often discouraged when they attempt to communicate with central office administrators and school board members and are sent back to the building-based officials in order to resolve a problem their child may be experiencing in school. To prevent that frustration, parents can become informed about the "chain of command," or where to begin the communication sequence regarding their problem or concern.
Many parents and community questions are easily and completely answered by communicating directly with the educator in charge of the class or program. Each situation should first be addressed at whatever level the initial action was taken with appeals moving on to the next level on the chain of command. The easiest way to communicate is via e-mail, a phone call is the next preferable way, and then a face-to-face meeting when necessary.
On Matters Involving Instruction/Curriculum
Classroom Teacher
Director of Curriculum (K-8) / Dean (9-12)
Principal
Assistant Superintendent
Superintendent
Bedford School Board
On Matters Involving Student Discipline
Classroom Teacher (when appropriate)
Assistant Principal
Principal
Superintendent
Bedford School Board
On Matters Involving Special Education
Special Education Teacher
Special Education Facilitator (5-12) / Assistant Principal (K-4)
Limited matters can be addressed by the Superintendent. Most significant matters are resolved through the NHDOE complaint process.
On Matters Involving Personnel (policy KEB)
The individual with whom you have the complaint.
Principal
Superintendent
Bedford School Board
On Matters Involving Transportation
Assistant Principal
Principal
Business Administrator / Assistant Superintendent
Superintendent
Bedford School Board
On Matters Involving Facilities/Grounds/Buildings
Principal
Facilities Director
Superintendent
Bedford School Board