Common use of Community Relations Clause in Contracts

Community Relations. Parental Concerns The Board and Association recognize that situations of concern to parents/guardians may arise. The purpose of this section is to secure resolutions in a constructive manner, at the lowest level possible given the nature of the concern. A. When a principal is contacted by a parent regarding a concern, if the principal deems it appropriate, the initial action will be to inform the teacher and encourage the parent to contact the teacher for a conference to discuss the concern. B. The principal shall discuss the concern with the teacher before deciding that official written documentation or the removal of a child from class or an adverse impact upon the teacher’s assignment is necessary. C. If the principal determines that official written documentation is warranted, the principal must give the teacher an opportunity to respond to the parental concern before such written documentation is issued. If official written documentation is issued, the teacher may, within two (2) weeks, provide a written response to be attached to said documentation.