Patrons, defined as parents, guardians, students, or other interested persons, have the right to initiate a grievance against an employee of Lake Washington School District using the appropriate school district form
(see KLD-E). A grievance is defined as:
A claim based upon a condition or circumstance which was allegedly caused by misinterpretation or inequitable application of existing school district policy, rules, or regulations, or alleged unsatisfactory performance of job responsibilities.
In initiating a grievance, patrons have a right to expect complete freedom from retaliation by an employee which could be directed toward them or a student involved. It is further expected that all parties who participate in the grievance process, whether school district employees or patrons, shall observe confidentiality and shall limit access to information relative to the grievance to those persons involved. These restrictions shall not be used to deprive either employees or patrons of advice and counsel of any person or group.
In the grievance process, employees have the right to due process and representation as appropriate.
At the conclusion of the initial process of a complaint or grievance, information regarding the grievance process shall be supplied to the patron by the immediate supervisor involved.
Patrons may seek assistance in the grievance process from the Superintendent's office as requested. Any designee may not be involved in the situation aggrieved.
A written record of all grievance proceedings shall be on file. If it is found through the complete grievance process or by mutual consent that there is insufficient evidence to sustain the grievance, all written records shall be destroyed.
Adopted:
6/5/67
Revised:
6/16/75
3/6/78
9/15/86
5/21/90
9/20/2004
12/15/06
CONTRACT REFS.:
Lake Washington Education Association Agreement, Article 12, sec. 6
Lake Washington Association of Educational Office, Personnel/CPEA-WEA-NEA
CROSS REF.:
Teaching About Religion (IGAC)
Public Complaints About School Personnel (KLD-R)(regulation)