• Policy 103 - COMPLAINTS – STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES, PARENTS, OTHER PERSONS

    I. PURPOSE

    The school district takes seriously all concerns or complaints by students, employees, parents or other persons. If a specific complaint procedure is provided within any other policy of the school district, the specific procedure shall be followed in reference to such a complaint. These policies include, but are not limited to: 413 – Harassment and Violence, 514 – Bullying Prohibition, 521 – Student Disability Non-Discrimination, 522 – Student Sex Non-Discrimination. If a specific complaint procedure is not provided, the purpose of this policy is to provide a procedure that may be used.

    II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY 

    1. Students, parents, employees or other persons, may report concerns or complaints to the school district. While written reports are encouraged, a complaint may be made orally. Any employee receiving a complaint shall advise the principal or immediate supervisor of the receipt of the complaint. The supervisor shall make an initial determination as to the seriousness of the complaint and whether the matter should be referred to the superintendent. A person may file a complaint at any level of the school district; i.e., principal, superintendent or school board. However, persons are encouraged to file a complaint at the building level when appropriate.
      If a member of the public chooses not to submit the complaint to the superintendent, such member of the public may submit the complaint either orally or in writing to a member of the board. In such case, the board member shall promptly inform the superintendent of the complaint and the superintendent will proceed to conduct an investigation in the same manner as if the superintendent had received the original complaint.
    2. Depending upon the nature and seriousness of the complaint, the supervisor or other administrator receiving the complaint shall determine the nature and scope of the investigation or follow up procedures. If the complaint involves serious allegations, the matter shall promptly be referred to the superintendent who shall determine whether an internal or external investigation should be conducted. In either case, the superintendent shall determine the nature and scope of the investigation and designate the person responsible for the investigation or follow up relating to the complaint. The designated investigator shall ascertain details concerning the complaint and respond promptly to the appropriate administrator concerning the status or outcome of the matter.
    3. The appropriate administrator shall respond to the complaining party concerning the outcome of the investigation or follow-up, including any appropriate action or corrective measure that was taken. The superintendent shall be made aware of the communication. The response to the complaining party shall be consistent with the rights of others pursuant to the applicable provisions of Minn. Stat. Ch. 13 (Minnesota Government Data Practices Act) or other law.

    Source: Cambridge-Isanti Schools

    Legal References:

    • Minn. Stat. Ch. 13 (Minnesota Government Data Practices Act)

    Cross References:

    Reviewed: 1-24-02, 2-21-06, 09-22-16, 3-21-19
    Approved: 2-21-02, 3-23-06, 10-13-16, 4-18-19

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