502.4 - Student Complaints and Grievances

Student complaints and grievances regarding board policy or administrative regulations and other matters should be addressed to the student's teacher or another licensed employee, other than the administration, for resolution of the complaint.  It is the goal of the board to resolve student complaints at the lowest organizational level.

If the complaint cannot be resolved by a licensed employee, the student may discuss the matter with the principal within five days of the employee's decision. If the matter cannot be resolved by the principal, the student may discuss it with the superintendent within five days after speaking with the principal.

If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved by the superintendent, the student may ask to have the matter placed on the board agenda of a regularly scheduled board meeting in compliance with board policy.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (2013).

Cross Reference:  210.8 Board Meeting Agenda
                                      213    Public Participation in Board Meetings
                                      307    Communication Channels
                                      502    Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                      504.3 Student Publications

Approved:  Mar. 10, 1997, June 18, 2018     
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Oct 28, 2013, May 21, 2018
Revised:   May 21, 2018