Local Grievance Policy

The Texas Education Code requires districts to develop a process for employees and parents to present complaints to the board of trustees. Board Policies govern the grievances process:

Parents/Students FNG (LOCAL)	Employees DGBA (LOCAL)	Community/Patrons GF (LOCAL)
• Student Discipline • Extracurricular Participation • Grades, GPA, Class Rank • Employee or other Student Conduct	• Compensation, Benefits, Leave • Working Environment, other Employee Conduct • Evaluations, Reprimands, Growth Plans • Assignment/Reassignment	• Employees • Taxes, Budget, Spending • Vendors • Nuisances
FNG (LOCAL) Level I Level II Level III	DGBA (LOCAL) Level I Level II Level III	GF (LOCAL) Level I Level II Level III

What You Need to Know:

• You must file within 60 days of learning about the issue.
• If you try to resolve the issue informally, you may have up to 90 days to file.
• Your school must hold a grievance hearing with 10 days of submission.
• You will receive at least 5 business days' notice before the hearing.
• Writing decisions must be provided within 20 days after the hearing.