Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office
Student Grievance Process
The Student Grievance Process has been developed by the Anchorage School District to resolve matters in which a student feels that s/he has had their civil rights violated, including rights protected under Title IX. This process also pertains to instances in which a student feels they have been discriminated against by school staff due to issues such as their race, disability, national origin or gender. This process can also be used to address credit, scheduling, or staff and student relationships, including classroom discipline and attendance. If you wish to use the grievance procedure, see the school principal or designee, who will guide you through the process.
Process Procedures
- Discuss the issue with the principal. It may be easily resolved at this level.
- If circumstances prevent using #1 or if your complaint is not resolved within 5 school days, you may file a grievance. The grievance must be in writing and on the Student Grievance Form. Student Grievance Form can be obtained from the school office or downloaded here.
- Complete the student grievance form and forward it to the principal/ designee. Be sure to state the exact problem and what you want to happen.
- Grievances must be initiated within five (5) school days of the alleged act and will be concluded within 20 school days except for gender equity grievances.
- Gender equity (Title IX) grievances can be filed within 30 days of the alleged act and will be concluded within 5 school days of the complaint date. Follow the timelines in the student handbook for all other grievances
- Based on the nature of the grievance, the involved staff member and student must confer for the purpose of attempting to solve the problem. All parties must agree to the meeting. The principal/ designee shall schedule a conference with the staff member, the student and the student’s parent/ guardian. This conference will be facilitated by the principal/ designee.
- If resolution is not acceptable to the grievant, the grievant may appeal in writing to the school’s Grievance Committee within three (3) days. Check with your school administration to find out about your school’s Grievance Committee.
- The decision of the Grievance Committee will be rendered in writing to both parties and the administrator within five (5) school days of the date of the committee’s final decision.
- Either party may appeal the Grievance Committee’s decision to the appropriate Executive Director.
- For Title IX complaints that are not resolved at the school level, you may contact:
EEO Director (who also serves as the Title IX Coordinator)
ASD Education Center
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504-3135
(907) 742-4132
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Student Grievance Form
Definition of Terms
Grievance
Alleged violation of School Board policies, central administration rules and regulations, or school administrative policies as well as past practices and informal procedures.
Grievant
One who files a grievance against another person.
Respondent
One against whom a grievance is filed.
Contact Person
One with whom the grievance can discuss the issue before filing a grievance. Be sure to find the contact person for your type of grievance. |
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