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Grievance Policy

Dear Parent or Guardian;

In a school community our size there are bound to be areas in which we are not all of one mind. We all have different opinions on a whole range of issues. When a matter is significant enough, we need to communicate our feelings and thoughts. The question is how this communication can most effectively take place.

Diocesan regulations direct that students or parents who have a “complaint of a wrong or an injustice allegedly suffered (by them shall make a) sincere attempt to resolve any complaints by means of a conference between the concerned parties.” In practice, this means that parents would talk to a coach before going to the athletic director. They would talk to a teacher before seeing the principal. They would talk to the principal before going to the board of education. And finally, if necessary, it means they would talk to the board before going to the Diocese.

If a parent or student has an issue that needs to be addressed, we ask that the above chain of communication be used. If there is no satisfaction at the first level, then it is the parent's right to take it to the next level and so on. If, ultimately, an issue comes to the attention of the principal and cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the parent, a parent may appeal to the Powers Catholic Board via grievance procedures, which are available from the principal.

We hope that most problems which arise might be resolved at the first level of communication; however, we also understand that not every issue is that easily solved. That is why we have this policy in place.

The welfare of our children is of concern not only to parents, but to our school staff and board members, as well. Though we cannot promise you complete satisfaction in every matter that comes to our attention, we do promise that we will listen to your concerns and make our best effort to resolve them.

If you have questions about the grievance procedures or the board policy regarding complaints, please feel free to contact one of us. As always, thank you for the privilege of working with and for your children.

Most sincerely,


Thomas H. Furnas, Principal

John Hagan, Board President


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