GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE When the grievance procedure is used, these steps shall be followed: 1. The grievant shall request a conference with the teacher or person(s) who allegedly treated the student unfairly. 2. If the conference does not resolve the complaint, the grievant shall talk with the department chairperson, a school counselor, or an assistant principal about resolving the complaint. 3. If the conference fails to resolve the issue, the grievant shall file a written grievance with the principal. The Official Grievance Form is available on the District’s website under Student/Parent Handbook. 4. The principal or designee will investigate the problem and render a written decision within ten (10) school days of receipt of the written grievance. 5. A grievant wishing to appeal the principal’s written decision must file a written appeal with the superintendent no later than ten (10) school days from the date of receipt of the principal’s written decision. 6. The superintendent or designee shall investigate the problem and render a written decision. 7. If the written decision of the superintendent is not acceptable to the grievant, the latter has the right to a written appeal to the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District Board of Education. The written appeal to the board must be submitted to the district office within ten (10) days after the student receives the written decision from the superintendent. The New Castle County Vocational Technical School District Board of Education will render the final decision in writing, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the appeal.
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