Common use of Complaint Notification Clause in Contracts

Complaint Notification. If a complaint by a student, parent, staff member or citizen is received, the supervisor will give the complainant the opportunity to discuss the matter with the teacher/licensed professional. The supervisor will encourage the complainant to meet with the teacher/licensed professional and discuss the complaint. The purpose of this meeting is to attempt to resolve the complaint. The supervisor may hold an informal meeting to apprise the teacher/licensed professional of the nature of the complaint. If the supervisor determines the complaint might result in a negative evaluation, discipline or placement in the file, the following procedure will apply: 1. The teacher/licensed professional will be notified within ten (10) working days of receipt of the complaint. 2. The teacher/licensed professional will be given a copy of the complaint two (2) working days prior to the meeting. The complaint shall be signed by either the complainant or the administrator conducting the investigation. 3. The District will comply with notice requirements outlined in Section B of this Article. 4. The supervisor will meet with the teacher/licensed professional and describe the nature of the complaint including specific examples, such as: the time, place, and type of action complained of, if known, at the conference and ask questions to explore the facts outlined in the complaint. 5. The teacher/licensed professional will have the right to representation. 6. The name of the complainant will be provided upon request of the teacher/licensed professional. 7. Once the administration has determined that a complaint is valid they will encourage the complainant to sign a statement attesting to the accuracy of the information forming the basis of the complaint. 8. If a supervisor decides to place a complaint in the teacher/licensed professional's personnel file the supervisor will provide a written directive of the District's expectations. 9. The District will notify the teacher/licensed professional of the disposition of the complaint in a timely manner. Anonymous complaints will not be used unless there is independent evidence or corroboration to sustain the complaint. This complaint procedure will not apply when there are allegations of criminal activity, sexual harassment or discrimination. Any party involved in the complaint process shall be assured freedom from criticism, discrimination, or reprisal in processing a complaint.

Complaint Notification. If a complaint by a student, parent, staff member or citizen is received, the supervisor will give the complainant the opportunity to discuss the matter with the teacher/licensed professional. The supervisor will may encourage the complainant to meet with the teacher/licensed professional and discuss the complaint. The purpose of this meeting is to attempt to resolve the complaint. The supervisor may hold an informal meeting to apprise the teacher/licensed professional of the nature of the complaint. If the supervisor determines the complaint might result in a negative evaluation, discipline or placement in the file, the following procedure will apply: 1. The teacher/licensed professional will be notified within ten (10) working days of receipt of the complaint. 2. The teacher/licensed professional will be given a copy of the complaint two (2) working days prior to the meeting. The complaint shall be signed by either the complainant or the administrator conducting the investigation. 3. The District will comply with notice requirements outlined in Section B of this Article. 4. The supervisor will meet with the teacher/licensed professional and describe the nature of the complaint including specific examples, such as: the time, place, and type of action complained of, if known, at the conference and ask questions to explore the facts outlined in the complaint. 5. The teacher/licensed professional will have the right to Association representation. 6. The name of the complainant will be provided upon request of the teacher/licensed professional. 7. Once the administration has determined that a complaint is valid they valid, a copy of the written complaint will encourage the complainant to sign a statement attesting be provided to the accuracy of the information forming the basis of the complaintlicensed professional. 8. If a supervisor decides to place a complaint in the teacher/licensed professional's personnel file the supervisor will provide a written directive of the District's expectations. 9. The District will notify the teacher/licensed professional of the disposition of the complaint in a timely manner. 10. Anonymous complaints will not be used unless there is independent evidence or corroboration to sustain the complaint. This complaint procedure will not apply when there are allegations of criminal activity, sexual harassment or discrimination. 11. Any party involved in the complaint process shall be assured freedom from criticism, discrimination, or reprisal in processing a complaint.