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Heard Through the Grapevine

The District has established procedures to respond effectively to questions and suggestions from parents and residents. The procedures start with the person closest to the situation, as it is that person that will have the most information. Because situations sometimes require that additional staff become involved in the conversations, we have tried to categorize here the major areas of interest, with a list for each area of those responsible. If you have questions pertaining to the school district or your child’s progress, please do not hesitate to contact us. We encourage any and all questions from parents and residents concerning school matters.

Classroom Issues Involving an Individual Child	Transportation Concerns
Curriculum Questions	Budget Concerns/Questions
Health and Safety Concerns	Other Transportation Concerns
Medical Concerns, K-12	Athletic Concerns
Special Ed. Concerns/Special Needs, Pre-K-12	Other After School Activities

Classroom Issues Involving an Individual Child

(Classroom procedures, classroom behavior, grades, etc.)
For Grades K-5:
Step 1- Classroom teacher; if not resolved…
Step 2- Building Principal; if not resolved
Step 3- Beth Doyle, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability; if not resolved…
Step 4- Antonio Santana, Superintendent of Schools

For Grades 6-12:
Step 1- Classroom teacher; if not resolved…
Step 2- Guidance Counselor; if not resolved…
Step 3- Grade Level Assistant Principal; if not resolved…
Step 4- Building Principal; if not resolved…
Step 5- Beth Doyle, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability; if not resolved…
Step 6- Antonio Santana, Superintendent of Schools

Curriculum Questions

(Subject matter being taught, textbooks and materials used, etc.)

For Grades K-5:
Step 1- Classroom teacher; if not resolved…
Step 2- Building Principal; if not resolved…
Step 3- Beth Doyle, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability; if not resolved…
Step 4- Antonio Santana, Superintendent of Schools

For Grades 6-12:
Step 1- Classroom teacher; if not resolved…
Step 2- Building Principal; if not resolved…
Step 3- Beth Doyle, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability; if not resolved…
Step 4- Antonio Santana, Superintendent of Schools

Health and Safety Concerns

Step 1- Building Principal; if not resolved…
Step 2- Nelson C. Briggs, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & General Administration; if not resolved…
Step 3- Antonio Santana, Superintendent of Schools

Medical Concerns, K-12

Step 1- School Nurse; if not resolved…
Step 2- Building Principal; if not resolved…
Step 3- Kerry Carson, Director of Student Support Services; if not resolved…
Step 4- Beth Doyle, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability
Step 5- Antonio Santana, Superintendent of Schools

Special Ed. Concerns/Special Needs, Pre-K-12

Step 1- Special Education Teacher/School Psychologist; if not resolved...
Step 2- Building Principal; if not resolved...
Step 3- Erin Crawley, Dept. Chairperson/7-12; Danielle Aiello, Dept. Chairperson/K-6; if not resolved...
Step 4- Jessica Prush, Assistant Director of Student Support Services; if not resolved...
Step 5- Kerry Carson,Director of Student Support Services; if not resolved...
Step 6- Beth Doyle, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability
Step 7- Antonio Santana, Superintendent of Schools

Transportation Concerns

(Pick up, route problems, etc.)
Step 1- Towne Bus; if not resolved…
Step 2- Jennifer Segui, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Management Services, if not resolved…
Step 3- Antonio Santana, Superintendent of Schools

Budget Concerns/Questions

Step 1- Jennifer Segui, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Management Services, if not resolved…
Step 2- Antonio Santana, Superintendent of Schools

Other Transportation Concerns

(Behavior on school bus, etc.)
Step 1- Bus Driver; if not resolved…
Step 2- Building Principal; if not resolved…
Step 3- Jennifer Segui, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Management Services, if not resolved…
Step 4- Antonio Santana, Superintendent of Schools

Athletic Concerns

Step 1- Coach; if not resolved…
Step 2- Patrick Hayes, Athletic Director, if not resolved…
Step 3- Building Principal, if not resolved…
Step 4- Nelson C. Briggs, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & General Administration; if not resolved…
Step 5- Antonio Santana, Superintendent of Schools

Other After School Activities

Step 1- Activity Advisor- if not resolved…
Step 2- Building Principal; if not resolved…
Step 3- Nelson C. Briggs, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & General Administration; if not resolved
Step 4- Antonio Santana, Superintendent of Schools

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If a matter remains unresolved after the above steps have been followed, an appeal can be sought at the level of the Board of Education. The primary responsibility of the Board is to set board policy for the school district. The Superintendent and staff are legally empowered to administer the school district and to put into operation the policies and decisions of the Board of Education.