FINAL DRAFT BOE TSD Athletic Handbook_ - Flipbook - Page 17
Athlete’s Expectations of Parents:
1. Don’t live your unfilled dreams through me.
2. Find a way to support me without undue pressure.
3. Show the coach respect.
4. If you don’t like what the coach is doing, follow the grievance guidelines.
5. Understand the conflicts I have with schoolwork and other activities.
6. Be a good listener, especially when you don’t agree with everything I say.
Complaint/Grievance Policy
We are committed to ensuring that our athletes and their families derive the greatest benefit from our
sports program. However, in the event that you feel that there is an issue or problem with the program,
parents have the right to file a complaint/grievance which we will make every effort to resolve promptly
and fairly. Please follow the procedures outlined below.
Initial
Athlete talks with the coach about the concern.
Informal
If the initial conversation does not resolve the issue, the parent calls or emails the coach about the
concern and allows the coach two (2) school days to discuss the matter with you and offer a solution. If
both parties agree that it is necessary, a face-to-face meeting will be held. The face-to-face meeting will
take place with the parent(s), athlete, and coach.
Level 1
If the informal interaction does not resolve the issue, put your concerns in writing (email or letter) to the
coach with an explanation of why the informal process did not solve the problem. You will receive a
written reply offering a solution within five (5) school days.
Level 2
1. If the Level 1 response does not resolve the issue, within five (5) school days of receipt of the
response from the coach put your reasons for disagreement with the offered solution in detail and
in writing to the building Athletic Coordinator.
2. Attach the Level 1 response from the coach.
3. The Athletic Coordinator will conduct an independent investigation of the complaint and contact
you to schedule a meeting, if needed, to seek resolution of the issue.
4. Within seven (7) school days from receipt of your request, the Athletic Coordinator will send a
written reply offering a resolution to the complaint/grievance.
Level 3
Meeting with the Building Principal and District Athletic Director.
Note: If the complaint/grievance concerns a potential criminal act or immoral behavior by the
coach, initiate your complaint in writing at Level 2.
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