PURPOSE:
To provide students, employees, and parents a procedure by which they can seek a remedy for alleged violations related to discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, sex, ancestry, national origin, or socioeconomic status.
DEFINITIONS:
Grievance - A formal written complaint.
Grievant - Any student, employee, or parent aggrieved by a decision or condition falling under the guidelines of federal and/or state anti-discrimination laws.
Affirmative Action Officer - The district employee designated to coordinate efforts with antidiscrimination legislation and charged with the responsibility of investigating complaints.