Discipline Code
The list of offenses and consequences has been designed to provide students , staff and parents with a base of information . It is not meant to be exhaustive as no list can cover each and every violation and possible consequence . The District reserves the right to take different disciplinary action than what is provided for herein and to consider mitigating circumstances on a case by case basis as it deems appropriate . In the event any offense occurs while a student is subject to discipline , additional discipline will be imposed for the new offense . Note that the ** denotes offenses that will be reported to the Teaneck Police Department as required by the Memorandum of Agreement .
Grievance Procedure
A grievance is a formal written claim by a student or group of students who are aggrieved by reason of the application of any school rule or regulation , or of an order by a staff member or by reason of any deficiency in the school system which requires remedial action . A grievance may also involve an alleged violation related to discrimination on the basis of race , color , creed , age , religion , sex , ancestry , national origin , disability , or social or economic status or sexual orientation .
If the matter concerns an allegation of discrimination including harassment , grievance and any appeal must be made in writing to the affirmative action officer who shall make an attempt , after investigation , to resolve the matter . The principal shall be provided with a copy of the appeal . If the matter is not resolved by the Affirmative Action Officers within ten days , the officer ’ s findings shall be reported to the Superintendent of Schools .
If the grievance cannot be resolved informally or whenever the grievant believes that such a procedure is inappropriate or impractical , the grievant shall file a written statement setting forth the following information :
1 . A brief statement of the specific nature of the grievance and the facts giving rise to it , and the steps previously pursued . 2 . A brief statement of the relief desired . 3 . A brief statement of reasons why the grievant believes he / she is entitled to the relief sought .
The written statement shall be delivered to the school principal who shall furnish a copy to the staff member involved . If the grievance concerns the principal , it shall be forwarded to the Superintendent of Schools . A conference will be scheduled within ten school days following receipt of the grievance , which shall be conducted informally , with each party having an opportunity to be heard . The principal shall render a written decision within five school days following the conference and a copy of same shall be provided to all interested parties .
If either party is dissatisfied with the decision , he or she may appeal within ten school days following receipt of the written decision . The appeal shall be in writing and to the Superintendent of Schools . All interested parties shall be provided a copy of the appeal , which must contain a statement of reasons upon which the appeal is based .
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