Conflict Resolution

Lehman students are to be polite and respectful at all times, show concern for the welfare of others, and conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. If we expect this of our students, we also expect this of the adults in our community. Faculty, staff, parents, and trustees are to embrace the same code of conduct while on school property, attending school-sanctioned events, or accompanying students off-campus. Graciousness, humility, and self-control are expected at all times. Arrogance , rudeness, and bullying are not acceptable and will not be tolerated.

For matters large and small, we ask families to know and respect the proper channel to raise an issue or register a complaint. After a student has exhausted all reasonable attempts for self-advocacy, a parent should seek help at the direct level first: i.e., to the teacher, coach, or staff member most closely related to the issue and capable of addressing it. If not satisfied at that juncture, a parent should seek out the next level (department head, counselor, administrator). A parent should seek resolution at all lower levels before contacting the Principal. Any decision of the Principal is final. We encourage parents to discuss their concerns with faculty and staff through appropriate channels, and we welcome debate of the issues, but we insist that this be done courteously, in a spirit of respect and humility, with a willingness to listen to and learn from one another. Efforts to undermine the authority of relevant decision makers will be seen as counterproductive and inappropriate.