Common use of PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCHOOL PERSONNEL Clause in Contracts

PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCHOOL PERSONNEL. 1. The Potlatch Board of trustees places trust in its employees and will protect them as much as possible from unnecessary or unwarranted criticism. Complaints will be investigated fully and fairly, and the employee’s rights to due process will be protected at all times. Constructive criticism is welcome when it is motivated by a sincere desire to improve the quality of the education program. 2. Complaints and grievances shall be handled and resolved, whenever possible, as close to their origin as possible. Before complainants exercise their right to petition the Board for redress of a grievance, the complaints shall be referred back through the proper administrative channels for solution before investigation or action by the Board. Exceptions are complaints that concern Board actions or Board operations only. 3. The Board shall advise the public that the proper channeling of complaints involving instruction, discipline, or learning materials, is as follows: A. Teacher B. Principal – who will schedule a teacher-parent conference, if requested. C. Principal and Teacher