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Appeal Process
Appeal Process
Problem Solving/Appeal Process
In Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42, we believe in working together to support our children. With input from parents, students, staff and community members, the district has developed guidelines intended to help prevent and/or resolve conflict.
Under Section 11 of the School Act, parents and students have the right to appeal decisions made by Board employees that “significantly affect the education, health or safety of a student.” An amendment to the School Act introduced in the spring of 2007 allows parents or students to appeal a decision of a Board of Education made under Section 11 to a Provincial Superintendent of Appeals. The Board has approved a new policy that is accompanied by a procedural bylaw that provides guiding principles for all steps of the appeal process.
Our recommended process to follow as a parent/ guardian/ student in case of an issue or concern:
At any step in the process, parents/guardians/students are encouraged to bring another individual to meetings with the school. This may be a relative, a trusted friend or an “advocate.”
STEP 1
Discuss the issue with the person who made the decision or took the action you are concerned about (e.g., classroom teacher). Issues can usually be solved at this level but may involve ongoing dialogue.
STEP 2
Discuss the issue with the school principal. The principal may involve appropriate resources/personnel as required.
STEP 3
Discuss the issue with the Assistant Superintendent responsible for the zone in which your child’s school is located. (Refer to table below.)
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Jovo Bikic – 604.466.6283 Davie Jones, Edith McDermott, Fairview, Hammond, Highland Park, Maple Ridge Elementary, Pitt Meadows Elementary |
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Jovo Bikic – 604.466.6283 Alouette, Eric Langton, Glenwood, Laity View David Vandergugten – 604.466.6218 Environmental School, Golden Ears, Harry Hooge |
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David Vandergugten – 604.466.6218 Albion, Alexander Robinson, Blue Mountain, c̓əsqənelə Kanaka Creek, Webster’s Corners, Whonnock, Yennadon |
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Shannon Derinzy – 604.466.6218 Maple Ridge Secondary, Pitt Meadows Secondary, Westview Secondary, Outreach Ken Cober – 604.466.6283 Garibaldi Secondary, Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary, Thomas Haney Secondary, SD42 Alternate (Connex, Reconnex), Riverside Centre (International Education, Continuing Education, Connected Learning Community, Ridge Meadows College, summer school) |
STEP 4
Discuss the issue with the deputy superintendent: 604.466.6283.
STEP 5
Appeal to the Board of Education within 15 days of completion of Step 4. (See School District No.42 bylaw and policy for appeals.)
STEP 6