Board Policy Descriptor Code: KN

It is the policy of the Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education that grievances and complaints relating to school matters are to be recognized and addressed in an orderly manner. Grievances and complaints shall be addressed from parents, students, staff, private schools and other concerned organizations or individuals in the general public. Grievances and complaints shall be handled and resolved, whenever possible, as close to their origin as possible. For the purposes of this policy, a grievance is defined as any claim by a member of the public that the action or operation of the school district or the Board of Education is in violation of the law or Board policy. Any claim that does not meet the definition of grievance will be considered a complaint and it will be handled through routine administrative procedures.

Additional Griffin-Spalding County Board policies that address grievances are:

• Board Policy BCAE addresses grievances relating to matters of local controversy in reference to the construction or administration of the school law.

• Board Policy GAAA/JAA addresses grievances involving requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Non-discrimination, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Board Policy GAE addresses grievances relating to matters affecting employment relationships of certified personnel.

• Board Policy JCDA addresses grievances about disciplinary actions