In Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42, we believe in working together to support children. With input from parents/guardians, students, staff, and community members, we have developed guidelines to help prevent/resolve conflicts.
Under Section 11 of the School Act, parents/guardians and students have a right to appeal a decision made by an employee of the board if this decision “significantly affects the education, health or safety of a student.” The SD42 Board of Education Appeal Policy and Procedures bylaw outlines the guiding principles for all steps of the appeal process.
The recommended steps to follow in case of an issue or concern are outlined below.
We encourage parents/guardians and/or students to bring another individual – a relative or a trusted friend or advocate – to meetings at any step of the process.
STEP 1
Talk to your child's teacher
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
Talk to your child's school principal
Discuss the issue with the school principal. The principal may involve appropriate resources/personnel as required.
STEP 3
Talk with senior administrator
Discuss the issue with the appropriate senior administrator based on your child’s school. (Refer to table below.)
SCHOOL CONCERNS
East Zone
Cheryl Schwarz – 604.466.6228
Elementary Schools
Albion, Alexander Robinson, Blue Mountain, cə̓sqənelə, Golden Ears, Harry Hooge, Kanaka Creek, Webster’s Corners, Whonnock, Yennadon
Secondary Schools
Garibaldi Secondary, Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary, Thomas Haney Secondary
West Zone
Jovo Bikic – 604.466.6218
Elementary Schools
Alouette, ci:tməxw Environmental Community, Davie Jones, Edith McDermott, Eric Langton, Fairview, Glenwood, Hammond, Odyssey, Highland Park, Laity View, Maple Ridge Elementary, Pitt Meadows Elementary
Secondary Schools
Maple Ridge Secondary, Pitt Meadows Secondary, Westview Secondary
DISTRICT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Cheryl Schwarz – 604.466.6228
Indigenous Education
Jennifer Gallop – 604.466.6218
After School Programs; Early Learning and Childcare; French Immersion; Trades, Post-Secondary and Partnerships; Summer Learning
Michael Scarcella – 604.467.1101
Learning Services; Safe and Caring Schools; District Alternate; Riverside Learning Centre
