Common use of Decision and Appeal Clause in Contracts

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board of Education by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the BoardBoard of Education. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s)Superintendent, within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board of Education by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the BoardBoard of Education. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s)Superintendent, within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's report, the Superintendent Special Education Director shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s Special Education Director's decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board Executive Committee by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the BoardExecutive Committee. Within 30 school business days, the Board Executive Committee shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s Special Education Director's decision or direct the Superintendent Special Education Director to gather additional information. Within five school business days after the Board’s Executive Committee's decision, the Superintendent Special Education Director shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s Committee's action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent Special Education Director or Governing Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board Executive Committee shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent Special Education Director, Executive Committee or Governing Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her issue a written decision decision, which will be sent to the Complainant accused and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s 's decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board by making a written request to the Complaint ManagerNondiscrimination Coordinator. The Complaint Manager Nondiscrimination Coordinator shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business daysdays of receipt of the written appeal, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. The Board may extend this timeframe as the Board deems appropriate. Within five school business days after the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its issue a written decision decision, which shall be sent via registered mail, return receipt requested, and/or personal delivery to the Complainant Complainant, the accused, and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. The Board may extend this timeframe as the Board deems appropriate. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal mayappeal the decision to the Board by making of Education bymaking a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward promptlyforward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the BoardBoard of Education. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall policyshall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any partyanyparty.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal mayappeal the decision to the Board by making bymaking a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward promptlyforward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall policyshall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any partyanyparty.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s 's decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s)Superintendent, within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board of Education by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the BoardBoard of Education. Within 30 school business days, the Board of Education shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional informationinformation for the Board. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal mayappeal the decision to the Board by making bymaking a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward promptlyforward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s)Superintendent, within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall policyshall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any partyanyparty.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the School Board by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the School Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s)Superintendent, within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s 's decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board of Education by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the BoardBoard of Education. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s)Superintendent, within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the School Board by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the School Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal mayappeal the decision to the Board by making of Education bymaking a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward promptlyforward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the BoardBoard of Education. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s)Superintendent, within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall policyshall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any partyanyparty.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s 's decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal mayappeal the decision to the Board by making bymaking a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward promptlyforward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s 's decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s 's decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s 's action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall policyshall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any partyanyparty.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report,, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s 's decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal mayappeal the decision to the Board by making bymaking a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward promptlyforward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s)Superintendent, within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s 's report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall policyshall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any partyanyparty.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's report, the Superintendent Special Education Director shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s Special Education Director's decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board Executive Committee by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the BoardExecutive Committee. Within 30 school business days, the Board Executive Committee shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s Special Education Director's decision or direct the Superintendent Special Education Director to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s Executive Committee's decision, the Superintendent Special Education Director shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s Committee's action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent Special Education Director or Governing Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board Executive Committee shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent Special Education Director, Executive Committee or Governing Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s 's decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s 's decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s 's decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s 's action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s)Superintendent, within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s 's report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal mayappeal the decision to the Board by making bymaking a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward promptlyforward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall policyshall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or BoardBoard hearing. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any partyanyparty.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's report, the Superintendent Executive Director shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the SuperintendentExecutive Director’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board Cooperative by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the BoardCooperative. Within 30 school business days, the Board Cooperative shall affirm, reverse, or amend the SuperintendentExecutive Director’s decision or direct the Superintendent Executive Director to gather additional information. Within five school business days after the Board’s Cooperative's decision, the Superintendent Executive Director shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s Cooperative's action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent Executive Director or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, ,the Board Cooperative shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent Executive Director or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's report, the Superintendent Director shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s Director's decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal mayappeal the decision to the Board by making bymaking a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward promptlyforward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s Director's decision or direct the Superintendent Director to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s 's decision, the Superintendent Director shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s 's action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent Director or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall policyshall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent Director or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any partyanyparty.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board of Education by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the BoardBoard of Education. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s)Superintendent, within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's report, the Superintendent Director shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s Director's decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s Director's decision or direct the Superintendent Director to gather additional information. Within five school business days after the Board’s 's decision, the Superintendent Director shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s 's action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent Director or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent Director or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s 's decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal mayappeal the decision to the Board by making of Education bymaking a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward promptlyforward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the BoardBoard of Education. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall policyshall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any partyanyparty.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s 's decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. standard Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board of Education by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the BoardBoard of Education. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s)Superintendent, within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal mayappeal the decision to the Board by making bymaking a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward promptlyforward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report,, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall policyshall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any partyanyparty.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s 's report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal mayappeal the decision to the Board by making of Education bymaking a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward promptlyforward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the BoardBoard of Education. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first byfirst class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall policyshall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or Board. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any partyanyparty.

Decision and Appeal. Within five school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, the Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. All decisions shall be based upon the preponderance of evidence standard. Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainant or the accused may appeal the decision to the Board by making a written request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board. Within 30 school business days, the Board shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information. Within five school business days after the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant and the accused of the Board’s action. For complaints containing allegations involving the Superintendent or Board member(s), within 30 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s or outside investigator’s report, the Board shall mail its written decision to the Complainant and the accused by first class U.S. mail as well as to the Complaint Manager. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Superintendent or BoardBoard hearing. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.