Employee Complaint Process
EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS
EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS
EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS
The procedure specified in this administrative regulation shall be used to investigate and resolve any complaint by an employee alleging misapplication of the district's policies, regulations, rules, or procedures or for "whistleblower" complaints by an employee or job applicant regarding an improper district activity including, but not limited to, an allegation of gross mismanagement, a significant waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a specific danger to public health or safety.
LEVEL 1 - Informal Complaint Process
LEVEL 1 - Informal Complaint Process
LEVEL 1 - Informal Complaint Process
Prior to instituting a formal, written complaint, the employee shall first discuss the issue with their supervisor or the principal of the school where the alleged act took place. Formal complaint procedures shall not be initiated until the employee has first attempted to resolve the complaint informally.
LEVEL 2 - Formal Complaint Process
LEVEL 2 - Formal Complaint Process
LEVEL 2 - Formal Complaint Process
If a complaint has not been satisfactorily resolved through the informal process in Level 1, the complainant may file a written complaint with their immediate supervisor or principal within 60 days of the act or event which is the subject of the complaint. If an employee fails to file a written complaint within 60 days, the complaint shall be considered resolved on the basis of the preceding step.
Level 2 Formal Complaint Form
LEVEL 3 - District Level Appeal
LEVEL 3 - District Level Appeal
LEVEL 3 - District Level Appeal
If a complaint has not been satisfactorily resolved at Level 2, the complainant may file the written complaint with the Superintendent or designee within five working days of receiving the written response from the immediate supervisor or the principal. The complainant shall include all information presented to the immediate supervisor or principal at Level 2 and must provide new and relevant information to justify the appeal.
Level 3 Complaint Form
LEVEL 4 - Appeal to the Governing Board
LEVEL 4 - Appeal to the Governing Board
LEVEL 4 - Appeal to the Governing Board
If a complaint has not been satisfactorily resolved at Level 3, the complainant may file a written appeal to the Board within five working days of receiving the Superintendent or designee's response. All information presented at Levels 1, 2, and 3 shall be included with the appeal, including new and relevant information not presented in Levels 2 or 3, to justify the appeal. The Superintendent or designee shall submit to the Board a written report describing attempts to resolve the complaint and the district's response.
