Complaints received by the School Board or a Board Director shall be referred to the Superintendent for investigation.

The Superintendent or designee shall develop procedures to handle complaints concerning staff or programs. The procedures shall provide that these complaints shall be dealt with quickly and thoroughly.

Complaints about the Superintendent should be submitted directly to the School Board President. Complaints regarding instructional materials should be pursued in the manner outlined in Policy & Procedure 2020, Curriculum Development & Instructional Materials.

District Cross References:

Policy 2020, Curriculum Development & Instructional Materials

Policy 5270 Resolution of Staff Complaints

WSSDA Cross References:

4220 Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs

Legal Resources:
Adverse change in contract status of certificated employee- 

Determination of probable cause-Notice-Opportunity for hearing - RCW. 28A.405.300
Open Public Meetings Act - RCW 42.30

Highline School District 401
Adopted by the Board: May 1983
Revised by the Board: 11.03, 7.22
Classification: Discretionary