5145.6

Students

Student Grievance Procedures

The Superintendent of Schools shall develop regulations for hearing student grievances related to Title IX issues and review such procedures with the student council.

Legal Reference: U.S.O.E. Title IX (Final Title IX Regulation Implementing Education Amendments of 1972 Prohibiting Sex Discrimination in Education, eff. date 7/21/75 20 U.S.C. @ 1681 et seq.)

Policy adopted: March 9, 2004 EAST HADDAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Moodus, Connecticut

5145.6(a)

Students

Student Grievance Procedures

Any student may bring a Title IX related grievance using the following procedures:

General Conditions

1. Any grievance shall be submitted to the principal who will facilitate the grievance procedure to ensure fairness and a proper resolution.

2. Procedures described herein do not limit the right of any student having a problem to discuss it with the principal or any appropriate administrator at any time.

3. The student must initiate definite action on the grievance within ten (10) days following the event or occurrence which gives rise to the grievance or it shall be considered waived.

Procedures

1. Level One. The student takes up the grievance with the person immediately concerned.

2. Level Two. If the problem is not resolved at level one, the student may submit a formal grievance to the principal/administrator. The appropriate administrator will discuss the grievance with all parties involved, including parents of the student if necessary. The student may choose a representative to assist him/her in the discussion. Following the discussion, the administrator shall render a decision in writing to all parties involved within ten (10) days after receiving the grievance form.

3. Level Three. If the student is not satisfied at level two, the student may appeal to the Superintendent, or the Superintendent’s designee, within five (5) days of receiving the written decision. The Superintendent or designee will discuss the grievance with the parties including the parents of the student if necessary. The student may choose a representative to assist him/her in the discussion. Following the discussion, the Superintendent, or the Superintendent’s designee, shall render a written decision to the parties within ten (10) days of receiving the appeal.

2. Level Four. If the student is not satisfied with the decision at level three, within five (5) days of receiving the written decision, the student may appeal to the Board of Education. Within one (1) month of receiving the appeal, the grievance shall be placed on the agenda of a Board meeting and all involved parties notified of the meeting at which the grievance will be discussed. The student may choose a representative to assist him/her in the discussion. Following the discussion and consideration, the Board of Education shall render a decision in writing to all parties involved.

5145.6(b)

Students

Student Grievance Procedures

3. Level Five. If the student and/or the student’s parents wish to pursue the grievance, he/she must involve due process of the court system. The principal will assist the student’s legal representative with any information regarding the grievance.

Legal Reference: U.S.O.E. Title IX (Final Title IX Regulation Implementing Education Amendments of 1972 Prohibiting Sex Discrimination in Education, eff. date 7/21/75 20 U.S.C. @ 1681 et seq.)

Regulation approved: March 9, 2004 EAST HADDAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Moodus, Connecticut

5145.6

Form

DISCRIMINATION GRIEVANCE FORM

Any student, parent/guardian, employee or employment applicant who feels that he/she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex or handicap may discuss and/or file a grievance with either of the Title IX Compliance Officers of the East Haddam Public Schools. Reporting should take place within ten (10) calendar days of the alleged discrimination.

Title IX Compliance Officers: Director of Pupil Services, (860) 873-5046

Superintendent of Schools, (860) 873-5090

Name of Presenter/Complainant:

[ ] Student [ ] Parent/Guardian [ ] Employee [ ] Employment Applicant

Home Address:

Phone: Date of Claim: Date of Incident:

1. Statement of Incident/Issue (include all pertinent information: who, how, where, when, how often, feelings, witness).

2. Please attach any additional information/documentation as necessary.

Signature of Presenter:

Signature of Civil Rights Coordinator:

Date Received:

Forms are available from either of the Title IX Compliance Officers,

Principals, or Guidance Offices.