Complaint Procedure – Summit Public Schools Washington

The Governing Board recognizes that Summit Public Schools (“SPS”) has primary responsibility for ensuring that it complies with the applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs.

SPS shall follow the Complaint Procedures when addressing:

  • Complaints that SPS has violated anti-discrimination laws.
  • Complaints regarding curriculum development and instructional materials.

Anyone may file a complaint against SPS alleging that Summit has violated anti-discrimination laws. SPS does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

This complaint procedure is designed to assure that the resolution of real or alleged violations are directed toward a just solution that is satisfactory to the complainant, the administration and the board of directors. This grievance procedure will apply to the general conditions of the nondiscrimination policy and curriculum development and instructional materials.