policy, including specific procedures and protocols for grievance resolution for each group, upon approval of the charter contract. The Governing Board recognizes that teachers are DCSD employees and have rights under DCSD policy. CCHS does not intend to reduce the rights of certified or non-certified employees with respect to grievances. However, the new governance structure of a non-profit Governing Board as party to the charter contract is a new situation which CCHS and DCSD will address in written procedure upon charter approval. The role of the Governing Board in resolving parent and student grievances has yet to be finalized. Upon approval of the charter contract, the Governing Board will take action to prepare a policy, to include specific procedures and protocols for grievance resolution for each group and request DCSD review before the policy is finalized. Principles that will inform this policy are listed below. The Governing Board will not address complaints unless all relevant steps with respect to grievance and conflict resolution with appropriate faculty and administrative personnel have been adhered to and resolution with the specified individuals has been attempted in good faith. The Governing Board will not address a complaint based on hearsay or made on behalf of another parent or family or staff member. The Governing Board will not address specific complaints about the performance of individual school employees. The Governing Board will not usurp the authority of the Principal to resolve conflicts in his/her areas of responsibility. A Complainant dissatisfied with the decision of the Governing Board may appeal that decision to the DCSD Board of Education. Such appeals shall be governed by the applicable Board policy and O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1160. This Grievance Policy is not designed to supersede or supplant federal law and parental rights under The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Resolution of Potential Disputes with DCSD The CCHS Governing Board will seek to cultivate a professional working relationship with DCSD. The Governing Board will follow the approach of respectful, non-adversarial resolution with DCSD should conflicts occur, which is consistent with the CCHS philosophy that this approach provides the most meaningful and sustainable outcome for all involved. To ensure common understanding, resolutions of any conflicts will be documented in writing. Should a conflict between the Governing Board and DCSD be at an impasse, the Governing Board may enlist the assistance of an experienced alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professional or the
policy, including specific procedures and protocols for grievance resolution for each group, upon approval of the charter contract. The Governing Board recognizes that teachers are DCSD employees and have rights under DCSD policy. CCHS does not intend to reduce the rights of certified or non-certified employees with respect to grievances. However, the new governance structure of a non-profit Governing Board as party to the charter contract is a new situation which CCHS and DCSD will address in written procedure upon charter approval. The role of the Governing Board in resolving parent and student grievances has yet to be finalized. Upon approval of the charter contract, the Governing Board will take action to prepare a policy, to include specific procedures and protocols for grievance resolution for each group and request DCSD review before the policy is finalized. Principles that will inform this policy are listed below. The Governing Board will not address complaints unless all relevant steps with respect to grievance and conflict resolution with appropriate faculty and administrative personnel have been adhered to and resolution with the specified individuals has been attempted in good faith. The Governing Board will not address a complaint based on hearsay or made on behalf of another parent or family or staff member. The Governing Board will not address specific complaints about the performance of individual school employees. The Governing Board will not usurp the authority of the Principal to resolve conflicts in his/her areas of responsibility. A Complainant dissatisfied with the decision of the Governing Board may appeal that decision to the DCSD Board of Education. Such appeals shall be governed by the applicable Board policy and O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1160. This Grievance Policy is not designed to supersede or supplant federal law and parental rights under The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Resolution of Potential Disputes with DCSD The CCHS Governing Board will seek to cultivate a professional working relationship with DCSD. The Governing Board will follow the approach of respectful, non-adversarial resolution with DCSD should conflicts occur, which is consistent with the CCHS philosophy that this approach provides the most meaningful and sustainable outcome for all involved. To ensure common understanding, resolutions of any conflicts will be documented in writing. Should a conflict between the Governing Board and DCSD be at an impasse, the Governing Board may enlist the assistance of an experienced alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professional or the