Student Complaints and Grievances

Code No.: 502.10
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 5 days of the employee’s decision. If the matter cannot be resolved by the
principal, the student may discuss it with the superintendent within 5 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).
Approved 7/20/15