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How to File a Complaint With the School Board

Parents want to protect their children's right to learn in a safe, supportive classroom environment, and that sometimes requires that the parent file a complaint with the school board. The complaint may be against a teacher, administrator, unsafe classroom or building facilities, or it may be in regards to traffic situations surrounding the school or bus transportation. Each school board maintains different rules and procedures, so it is important to contact your school board directly and learn their criteria. Some general guiding principles do apply to nearly all school districts, regardless of location or size.

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Instructions

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      Consult your school district's website and identify the school board representative assigned to your child's campus.

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      Email your school board representative with your written complaint. You may decide whether to copy other relevant individuals, such as the school board president, school district superintendant and your campus principal.

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      Call the school board representative within 24 hours if you do not receive a reply to your email. You may also need to visit the school board member in person if you feel your concerns are not addressed in a satisfactory or timely manner. In order to schedule a meeting, simply contact the school district's administration office to schedule an appointment.

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      Consult your school district's website to determine when the next school board meeting is scheduled. Regular board meetings are open to the public by law, and most begin with time devoted to hearing from the people in attendance. This is the best time to voice a complaint because you may gain support of other parents in attendance and your concerns will be heard by the entire school board at once.

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      Make connections with the board members at the school board meeting and find a sympathetic individual who will agree to assist you in rectifying your complaint. It may be necessary to fill out paperwork, or hire an attorney in rare situations.

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