The Board recognizes that situations may arise in the operation of the system which are of concern to parents or the public. The Board believes strongly that all concerns should be resolved at the lowest possible level of decision making by the individual closest to the concern. The concerns are best dealt with through communication with appropriate staff members and officers of the system, such as the faculty, the Principals, the Central Office, and the Board.

The following guidelines are the proper procedure to be followed by persons with questions or complaints:

1. Matters concerning individual student, a teacher, or other employee should first be addressed to the teacher or employee.

2. Unsettled matters from (1) above or problems and questions concerning individual schools should be directed to the building Principal, or employee's immediate supervisor.

3. Unsettled matters from (2) above or problems and questions concerning the school system should be directed to the Superintendent in letter form.

4. If the matter cannot be settled satisfactorily by the Superintendent, it may be brought to the Board. Questions and comments submitted to the chairperson of the Board in letter form will be brought to the attention of the entire Board. The concern may be brought up at a Board meeting by following the procedures to have an item placed on the agenda or may be brought up as an item of information during the open forum portion of the agenda.

The Board considers it the obligation of employees of the District to entertain the questions of parents or the public respectfully.

*Revised: 02/08/93

*Revised: 06/17/02

*Reviewed: 02/12/07

*Revised: 12/13/10

*Reviewed: 11/09/15

*Revised: 11/09/20

The Board recognizes the valuable resource it has in the members of the District community.  When possible and in concert with the education program, members of the District community may be asked to make presentations to the students or to assist employees in duties other than teaching.  The District may officially recognize the contributions made by volunteers.

Recruitment, training, utilization, and the maintenance of records for the purposes of insurance coverage and/or recognition of District volunteers is the responsibility of the Superintendent.

*Adopted:  03/12/07

*Reviewed:  12/13/10

*Reviewed:  11/09/15

*Revised: 11/09/20

The Board values the participation and the support of the District community "group", including, but not limited to, the Booster Club, Band Parents, and Parent-Teacher Associations, which strive for the betterment of the District and the education program.  The Board will work closely with these groups.

Prior to group's purchase of-or fund raising for the purchase of goods or services for the District, a group will confer with the Superintendent or designee to assist the group in purchasing goods or services to meet the District's needs. Prior to a group’s use of the District’s logo, images, name, pictures, and/or likenesses for a group’s purchases or fundraising, the group will provide to the Superintendent a copy of the group’s intended use of the District’s logo, images, name, pictures, and/or likenesses and receive permission from the Superintendent to do so. Community groups shall provide an accounting of funds identified above to the District on an annual basis or upon request.

Funds raised by group for the District may be kept as part of the accounts of the District. Goods or services purchased by these funds will become and remain the property of the District.

It is the responsibility of the building principal or designee to be the liaison with community groups affiliated with the building principal's attendance center.

*Adopted:  03/12/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Reviewed:  11/09/15

*Revised: 11/09/20

*Revised: 11/14/22

The District will provide free passes to all senior citizens who reside in the District and are of the age of sixty-five (65) or older for the purpose of attending any school sponsored activity events and/or programs.

The Superintendent may provide, on a case by case basis, an exception to the policy for senior citizens who are not residents of the District.

Each pass will admit one (1) individual to school sponsored activity events and/or programs and shall be used only by the person to whom it is registered.

Senior citizens' passes can be obtained at the Superintendent's office.  Proper identification and proof of age may be required.

*Revised:  06/17/02

*Reviewed:  02/12/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Reviewed:  06/13/11

*Reviewed:  11/09/15

*Revised: 11/09/20