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IB Complaint Procedure
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Persons who have a concern or complaint regarding the International Baccalaureate programme have access to informal and formal procedures at Dos Rios Elementary and in District 6. This includes requests for appeals of International Baccalaureate programme decisions taken by the school. General procedures are as follows:
- Informal discussion at the building level; or
- Formal complaint using one of the following procedures:
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A. Complaints Concerning Discrimination
A student or parent/guardian who believes that they have been discriminated against in violation of District policies AC, AC-E1 or AC-R2, may file with the District's Compliance Officer or Title IX Coordinator a complaint charging the district, any student or any school employee with unlawful discrimination or harassment. Complaints may be made orally or in writing. Persons who wish to file a written complaint are encouraged to use the forms AC-E2 or AC-E3. All complaints shall include a detailed description of the alleged events, the dates the alleged events occurred, the names of the parties involved, including any witnesses, and your suggestions regarding resolving the complaint. The complaint shall be made as soon as possible after the incident.
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B. Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances
Pursuant to Board policy JII, decisions made by school personnel which students believe are unfair or in violation of pertinent Board policies or individual school rules may be appealed to the principal or a designated representative or by following the specific appeal process created for particular complaints. Grievance and investigation procedures are available for students to receive prompt and equitable resolution of allegations of discriminatory actions on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services.
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C. Public Complaints
In accordance with Board policy KE-R and its accompanying policy, this regulation contains the procedures to follow when a member of the public files a formal complaint against the district. Any member of the public may file a formal complaint within the same school year that the incident or concern that is the subject of the complaint occurred. Any complaint filed outside of this timeline shall not be considered.
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D. Public Complaints about the Curriculum or Instructional Materials or Strategies
In accordance with Board policy KEC, the Board, though it is ultimately responsible for all curriculum and instructional materials including library books, recognizes the need and right of students to free access to many different types of books and materials. It also recognizes the right of the professional staff to select books and other materials supportive of the district's educational philosophy and goals. The Board has approved principles governing the selection of all instructional materials, including library books, and has established policies pertaining to the selection process. The Board shall provide avenues for citizens to express concerns about educational materials used in the district. All complaints regarding the teaching of controversial issues and/or the materials used therein shall be reviewed through Board policy KEC-E, Request for Review of Instructional Materials.