| Policy Code | 920 |
|---|---|
| Adoption Date | June 26, 2006 |
| Amendment Date | October 11, 2016 |
| Cross Reference | Policy 120, Policy 905, AP-905, Policy 910 |
| Legal Reference | , |
The Board recognizes that, in accordance with Section 123 of the School Act, and subsequently Section 42 of the Education Act, parents/guardians of a student, or a student who is 16 years of age or older, have/(has) the right to appeal the decision of a Grasslands employee if that decision significantly affects the education of the student. This could include a decision related to Special Education, as referred to in the School Act, or the Provision of Specialized Supports and Services as referred to in the Education Act.
GUIDELINES
The Guidelines are the same as those in Policy 910, Appeals Concerning Student Matters.
PROCEDURES
The Procedures are the same as those in Policy 910, Appeals Concerning Student Matters, with one addition.
The Board, if it believes it necessary in a given situation, may employ someone external to the division, with specific expertise, to hear the appeal with the Committee and provide advice.
GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Notice of Appeal - Specialized Supports and Services
This document is to be completed by the parent or student, if over 16.
Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) Name(s): ______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Home Phone --_______ Business Phone --_______
Cell Phone --_______
Student Name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial) __________________________________
Grasslands Student ID# ______________________
Date of Birth (YYYY/MM/DD) //____
Student Address (If different from parent) ____________________________________________
Email Address ________________________________________
School _______________________________________
Current Grade _______
Information about the decision being appealed
Name of employee whose decision is being appealed ______________________________
Date you were informed of the decision ____________________________________
Have you discussed the decision with the following people in an attempt to resolve the issue?
- The person making the decision ☐ Yes ☐ No Date ________________
- The Principal/Supervisor ☐ Yes ☐ No Date ________________
- Grasslands Superintendent ☐ Yes ☐ No Date ________________
Please indicate the type of decision you are appealing
- ☐ Provision of education programs or services
- ☐ Promotion or graduation
- ☐ Access to or the accuracy or completeness of the student record
- ☐ Other (Please specify)
How does the decision significantly affect the education of the student?
- Please outline your concerns regarding the decision. Include information on the events or activities which resulted in the decision.
If the answer will not fit in the space provided please attach a separate page
- Please give your reasons for appealing the decision and describe the effect of the decision on the student's education.
- Please explain the remedy/solution that you are seeking.
Signature of Appellant _________________________________________
Signature of Appellant _________________________________________
Please Deliver Completed Form To:
Grasslands Superintendent 745 – 2nd Avenue E. Brooks, AB T1R 0L2
The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Alberta School Act and subsequently the Alberta Education Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information will be disclosed only to those individuals who need the information in order to enable them to review and respond to your appeal.