The School Board places trust in its employees and desires to support their actions in such manner that employees are freed from unwarranted criticism and complaints. The Superintendent shall develop procedures which will permit the public to lodge complaints against staff members, assure full consideration, and protect the rights of the staff members and the District. Verbal complaints against an employee initially made to a Board member or at a Board meeting will be referred to the Superintendent for appropriate response.
(ref. - Policy and Procedure Handbook for Teacher Evaluation)
(cf. 1260 - Visits to the School)
(cf. 1312 - Public Complaints Concerning the Schools)
(cf. 4112.6 - Personnel Records)
(cf. 9323 - Meeting Conduct)
When public complaints involve accusations of child abuse by school personnel, the provisions of this policy and regulation shall be implemented only after the child abuse reporting requirements specified in law have been fulfilled.
(cf. 5141.4 - Child Abuse and Neglect (Reporting Procedures)
Legal Reference:
ALASKA STATUTES
44.62.310 Agency meetings public