Grievances
SB 12, which passed during the 89th Legislative Session, makes changes to the procedures for a school district's local grievance process. These changes went into effect on September 1, 2025. We are currently working on updating our policy documents and forms but will still comply with the updates governed by SB 12 for grievances received after September 1, 2025.
One significant change is the timeline for filing a grievance and filing an appeal for parents under Board Policy FNG.
For grievances filed by a parent, the following timelines apply:
- 60 days to file a grievance from the date the parent knew or had reason to know the facts giving rise to the grievance, or
- If the parent engaged in informal resolution attempts, the later of:
- 90 days from the date the parent knew or had reason to know the facts, or
- 30 days from the date the District provided the parent information on how to file a grievance
- 20 days to file and appeal of grievance decision
The following timelines for decision and appeals under Board Policy DGBA and GF will be applied:
- For Level One and Level Two Grievance Decision- the written decision must be provided no later than the 20th day after the hearing was held
- For Level One and Level Two Appeal- an appeals must be filed no later than the 20th day after the decision was made
Student/Parent Complaints
To file a format complaint, please refer to the Legal and Local policy. Fill out the Exhibit completely and submit to the appropriate administrator within the time established in FNG (LOCAL). All complaints will be heard in accordance with FNG (LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any exceptions outlined therein.
Employee Complaints
To file a formal complain, please refer to the Legal and Local policy. Fill our the Exhibit completely and submit to the appropriate administrator within the time established in DGBA (LOCAL). All complaints will be heard in accordance with DGBA (LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any exceptions outlined therein.
Public Complaints
To file a formal complaint, please refer to the Legal and Local policy. Fill out the Exhibit completely and submit to the appropriate administrator within the time established in GF (LOCAL). All complaints will be heard in accordance with GF (LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any exceptions outlined therein.
For additional information or to file a Complaint, please contact the Human Resources Department at (361) 595-7805 (EXT. 8133)
Complainant, please note:
A complaint form that is incomplete in any material way may be dismissed, but may be refiled with all the required information if the refiling is within the designated time for filing a complaint.
Attach to the form (Exhibit) any documents you believe will support the complaint; if unavailable when you submit this form, they may be presented no later than the Level One conference. Please keep a copy of the completed form and any supporting documentation for your records.