Level 1 | Informal Discussion
The student or parent/guardian should discuss the complaint with the person responsible for what the student or parent/guardian believes to be unfair treatment under the Code of Student Conduct. A meeting and discussion should occur within five (5) school days after the time of the alleged unfair treatment. No grievance will be processed until after such informal discussions have taken place. If the parent/guardian has concerns with having the informal discussion with the other party, the parent/guardian should reach out to the school. The informal discussion can be facilitated by a school staff member if both parties agree to participate. If the grievance involves discrimination or harassment, the student or parent/guardian may report, orally or in writing to: (1) a teacher or administrator at P.K. Yonge or at the harasser’s school; (2) the Director; or (3) the University of Florida’s Title IX Compliance Office at titleix@ufl.edu or (352) 273-1400 if appropriate.
Level 2 | School Principal
If the grievance has not been resolved at Level 1, the informal level, the student and parent/guardian may submit a completed Student Grievance Form to the Principal within five (5) school days after the Level 1 discussion or, if no discussion is held due to the refusal of the other party to discuss, within ten (10) school days from the time of the alleged unfair treatment. The student and parent/guardian will have an opportunity to present evidence relevant to the facts and issues raised by the grievance. The grievance shall: (a) name the person(s) affected; (b) state the facts giving rise to the grievance; (c) identify the specific action being grieved; and (d) indicate the specific relief requested. The Principal will have five (5) school days after the receipt of the grievance in which to hold a conference and provide a written response.
Level 3 | Director
If the grievance has not been resolved at Level 2, the student and/or parent/guardian may, within five (5) school days after receipt of the Principal’s decision, submit the Student Grievance Form to the Director.
The Grievance Form is available upon request from the Director.
- Within five (5) days from receipt of written grievance form, the Director will communicate with the student and parent/guardian. An investigation will be conducted. The investigation should be completed within fifteen (15) school days from receipt of the written grievance form. The Director will attempt to resolve the grievance through mutual agreement.
- If the grievance has not been resolved, the Director or designee (not the person who conducted the investigation) will hold a conference with the student and parent/guardian within twenty (20) days from receipt of grievance form. The student and parent/guardian will have an opportunity to present evidence relevant to the facts and issues raised by the grievance. The Director or designee will decide in writing within five (5) days.
- The decision of the Director or designee will be communicated to the student and parent/guardian. The decision of the Director or designee shall be final.