Students, parents of students, employees, and applications for employment in the school district will have the right to file a formal complaint alleging discrimination under federal or state regulations requiring non-discrimination in programs and employment.
Level One-Principal
Employees with a complaint of discrimination based upon their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or genetic information are encouraged to first discuss it with their immediate supervisor, with the objective of resolving the matter informally. An applicant for employment with a complaint of discrimination based upon their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or genetic information are encouraged to first discuss it with the personnel contract person.
A student, or a parent of a student, with a complaint of discrimination based upon their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or marital status are encouraged to discuss it with the instructor, counselor, supervisor, building administrator, program administrator or personnel contact person directly involved.
Level Two-Compliance Officer
If the grievance is not resolved at level one and the grievant wishes to pursue the grievance, the grievant may formalize it by filing a complaint in writing on a Grievance Filing Form, which may be obtained from the Compliance Officer. The complaint will state the nature of the grievance and the remedy requested. The filing of the formal, written complaint at level two must be within 15 working days from the date of the event giving rise to the grievance, or from the date the date the grievant could reasonably become aware of such occurrence. The grievant may request that a meeting concerning the complaint be held with the Compliance Officer. A minor student may be accompanied at the meeting by a parent or guardian. The Compliance Officer will investigate the complaint and attempt to resolve it. A written report from the Compliance Officer regarding action taken will be sent to the involved parties within a reasonable time after receipt of the complaint.
Level Three-Appeal to Board
If the grievant is not satisfied with the Compliance Officer’s decision, the grievant can file an appeal with the Board of Directors within 5 working days of the decision. It is within the discretion of the Board of Directors to determine whether it will hear the appeal.
The Compliance Officer is:
Superintendent of Schools
Administrative Center, 604 S Broadway St. Red Oak, IA 51566
(712)-623-6600
7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
These procedures do not deny the right of any individual to pursue other avenues of recourse which may include filing charges with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission; the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights; the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs; or the Iowa Department of Education. Any inquiry or complaint to a state or federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level.
