The Appeals Process

Appeal to the Superintendent

If the aggrieved party finds the Level I decision unsatisfactory, they may submit a written appeal to the Superintendent of Schools or their designee within three (3) working days of receiving the decision.

Upon receipt of the appeal, the Superintendent or designee will arrange a hearing for the appealing party in a timely manner. At this stage, further investigation may be conducted, or the determination may be based solely on a review of the documentation provided.

Following the hearing or review, the Superintendent will issue a written response and communicate the decision to all involved parties within a reasonable timeframe. The decision of the Superintendent or designee shall be considered final within the District’s internal complaint process.

Appeal to the Board of Education

If either party remains unsatisfied with the decisions rendered at the previous levels, a written appeal may be submitted to the Board of Education within three (3) working days of receiving the most recent decision.

Upon receipt of the appeal, the Board of Education will review all documentation related to the complaint and may direct that a supplementary investigation be conducted if deemed necessary. At the request of the appealing party, the Board may also convene a hearing for all parties concerned with the complaint.

The Board of Education will issue a written response and communicate its decision to all parties within forty-five (45) calendar days of receiving the appeal or of the hearing, whichever occurs later. The decision of the Board of Education shall be considered the final determination within the District’s internal complaint process.

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