Complaints of employees against fellow employees should be discussed directly between employees.  If necessary, complaints will be brought directly to the immediate supervisor, principal or superintendent and will be made in a constructive and professional manner.  Complaints will never be made in the presence of other employees, students or outside persons.

If the complaint cannot be resolved, the employee may discuss the matter with their immediate supervisor. If the matter cannot be resolved within 5 days of speaking with the immediate supervisor (if the immediate supervisor is not the principal), the employee may discuss it with the principal within 10 days of the supervisor’s decision. If the matter cannot be resolved by the principal, the employee may discuss it with the superintendent within 15 days after speaking with the principal.

If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved by the superintendent, the employee may ask to have the matter placed on the board agenda of a regularly scheduled board meeting in compliance with board policy. The board retains discretion as to whether to consider or take action on any complaint.

This policy is designed to create an appropriate process for pursuing general employee complaints. However, employees wishing to address a complaint on a topic with a more specialized procedure such as master agreement, employee handbook or other board policies specific to that topic.

Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20; 279.8.

Cross Reference: 307      Communication Channels

Initially Approved   03-12-2001                       
Last Reviewed   12-22-2021                            
Last Revision     12-22-2021