Grievance procedures are designed to resolve conflicts that may arise among various members of the staff. These procedures are defined in collective bargaining agreements. Staff members have the right to present complaints and grievances in accordance with the established procedures free from coercion, interference, restraint, discrimination or reprisal.

The district shall implement a two-stage grievance procedure and an appellate stage for the settlement of grievances pursuant to the General Municipal Law. In addition, the district shall implement procedures and regulations and designate an employee to carry out the responsibilities under Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Staff complaints that are not covered under the General Municipal Law, or cannot be resolved under procedures of Title IX and Section 504 shall be subject to the discretion of the Board as to the method by which the complaint may be brought.

Annual Notification

At the beginning of each school year, the district shall publish a notice of the established grievance procedures for resolving complaints of discrimination due to sex and/or disability to parents/guardians, employees, eligible students and the community. The public notice shall:

1. inform parents, employees, students and the community that vocational education programs are offered without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or disability;
2. provide the name, address and telephone number of the person designated to coordinate activities concerning discrimination due to sex and/or disability;
3. be included in announcements, bulletins, catalogues, and applications made available by the district.

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Reference

Adoption date

November 12, 1992

Regulation

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