It is policy of the Board of Education that complaints and concerns of parents and other members of the community are to be dealt with as efficiently as possible, but in accordance with the procedure described below. Please follow this procedure so that the District can respond promptly and appropriately to your concerns.

MATTERS REGARDING A CLASSIFIED STAFF MEMBER (Bus Driver, Custodian, ect.)

In the case of a classified staff member, the complaint is to be directed, initially, toward the person's supervisor, and the matter then brought, as may be necessary, to higher levels in the same manner as prescribed for "Matters Regarding a Professional Staff Member.

MATTERS REGARDING DISTRICT SERVICES OR OPERATIONS

If your concern or complaint relates to a matter of District procedure or operation, it should be addressed, initially, ot the person in charge of that operation. If you are not sure who that person is, please call the Superintendent's secretary at 740-634-2826.

MATTERS REGARDING THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

If your concern or complaint relates to some aspect of the District's program, it should be addressed, initially, to the principal of the grade level in which the program functions, and then brought, in turn, to higher levels of authority in the manner prescribed in the "Matters Regarding a Professional Staff Member."

CONCERNS/COMPLAINTS REGARDING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

If your concern or complaint relates to instructional materials such as textbook, library books, reference works, and the like, please complete Form 9130 F-2 REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF MATERIALS OR COURSE CONTENT which is available at the school office or the central office. The completed form should be submitted to the principal who will respond to your request in accordance with the steps outlined in Board Policy 9130, a copy of the which is available upon request.