BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT 501
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BOARD POLICY
PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
Constructive criticism motivated by a desire to improve the quality of the educational program or to equip the school system to carry out its mission more effectively is welcomed by the Bellingham Board of Directors.
Complaints from individuals concerning instruction, discipline, or building management are to be directed to the appropriate level for response according to the following sequence:
Classroom teacher
Principal
Assistant Superintendents for Instruction
Superintendent
Board of School Directors
The Board will address complaints only after they have been explored by the appropriate administrative level according to this sequence.
Complaints concerning individual employees of the Bellingham Schools will not be considered by the Board without specific documentation. Such complaints referred to the Board will be addressed in executive session when such action is necessary and permitted by the Open Meetings Law.
See also:
Section E, pg. 3, Policy 22311 - Selection of Instructional Material
Effective: 11-14-85