PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCHOOL PERSONNEL. Constructive criticism of the schools is welcomed when it is motivated by a sincere desire to improve the quality of the education program and to equip district schools to perform their task more effectively. The Board places trust in its employees, and desires to support their actions in such a manner that employees are freed from unnecessary, spiteful, or negative criticism and complaints. Whenever a complaint is made directly to the Board as a whole, or to a Board member as an individual, it shall be referred to the school administration. The individual employee involved shall be advised of the nature of the complaint and shall be given every opportunity for explanation, comment, and presentation of the facts as he or she sees them. If it appears necessary, the administration, the person who made the complaint, or the employee involved, may request an executive session of the Board for the purpose of greater study and a decision. Generally, all parties involved, including the school administration, shall be asked to attend such a meeting for the purpose of presenting additional facts, providing further explanations, and clarifying the issues. Hearsay and rumor shall be discounted, as well as emotional feelings, except those directly related to the facts of the situation.
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