STUDENT CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS
Conflicts between students- such as disagreements, bullying, name-calling, intimidation, or any other potential conflict(s) that could result in a physical confrontation and/or could reasonably be considered to cause emotional distress should be reported to a school official immediately. Students are expected to resolve all conflicts in a non-violent, non-threatening, non-demeaning way. Decisions made by school personnel- such as assistant principals, teachers, or teacher assistants-which students believe are unfair or are in violation of pertinent policies of the Board or individual school rules may be appealed to the principal or a designated representative. To appeal, students will contact the principal's office in their school and provide their name, the issue and the reason for the appeal on a printed form available at the school office within two (2) school days. The appeal will usually be decided confidentially and promptly, preferably within two (2) school days. If the principal does not make a decision within two (2) school days following the date of the complaint, students or parents may appeal at that time to the superintendent/director of schools or designee at the central office. The information provided should include the student's name, the school, and a description of the problem. An investigation and decision will be made within two (2) school days and communicated to the school principal and the student by telephone. A written copy of the decision will also be sent to the student and the principal.

STUDENT HARASSMENT/DISCRIMINATION-GRIEVANCEPROCEDURES
Filing a complaint- Any student who wishes to file a discrimination/harassment grievance against another student or an employee of the district may file a written or oral (recorded if possible) complaint with a complaint manager. Students may also report an allegation discrimination/harassment any teacher or other adult employed in the school who shall inform a complaint manager of the allegation. The complaint should include the following information: 1. Identify the alleged victim or person accused; 2. Location, date, time, and circumstances surrounding alleged incident; 3. Identity of witnesses; and 4. Any other evidence available Investigation- within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving the student's complaint, the complaint manager shall notify the complaining student's parent/ guardian and the principal who shall inform the superintendent. The parent/guardian shall be given notice to the right to attend an interview of the student in a non- intimidating environment in order to elicit full disclosure of the student's allegations. This interview shall take place within five (5) days from the time the complaint was first made. If no parent/guardian attends the interview, another adult, mutually agreed upon by the student and the complaint manager, shall attend and may serve as the student advocate. After a complete investigation, if the allegations are substantiated, immediate and appropriate corrective or disciplinary action shall be initiated. The complaint and the identity of the complainant will not be disclosed except (1) as required by law or this policy; (2) as necessary to fully investigate the complaint; or (3) as authorized by the complainant. A school representative will meet with and advise the complainant regarding the findings, and whether corrective measures and/or disciplinary actions were taken. The investigation and response will be completed within thirty (30) school days. Copies of the report shall be kept in the complaint manager's file for one (1) year beyond the student's eighteenth (18th) birthday. The superintendent shall keep the Board informed of all complaints. Decision of Appeal- If the complainant is not in agreement with the findings of fact as reported by the complaint manager, an appeal may be made within five (5) work days to the superintendent of schools. The superintendent will review the investigation, make any corrective action deemed necessary and provide written response to the complainant. If the complainant is not in agreement with the superintendent of schools findings of fact, appeal may be made to the Board of Education within five (5) work days. The Board shall, within thirty (30) days from the date the appeal was received, review the investigation and the actions of the superintendent and may support, amend, or overturn the actions based upon review and report their decision in writing to the complainant .