How to Communicate Effectively with Our School Team
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A picture that shows a communication model in businessHow to Effectively Communicate with Our School Team:
When students, parents, and/or community members need to work through questions or complex issues, it is sometimes hard to know “who to talk to” or “where to start.” This document is intended to help students, parents, and community members find an efficient resolution to the various questions or challenges that may arise in any given year. In each of these areas, please start with the person listed in position 1. Most issues or questions are best resolved at level 1. Ideally, resolution can be found at that level. When that is not the case, an appointment can be made with the person listed in position 2. If necessary, proceed with the person in position 3, etc.
Matters involving student schedules and course placement:
1. Classroom Teacher
2. School Counselor
3. Principal
4. Superintendent
Matters involving instruction/curriculum:
1. Classroom Teacher
2. Principal
3. Superintendent
Matters involving student activities:
(Please wait 24 hours after any activity-related concerns to contact the coach/sponsor).
1. Coach/Sponsor
2. Activities Director
3. Secondary Principal
4. Superintendent
Matters involving student discipline:
1. Classroom Teacher and Special Education Teacher (if the student has an IEP)
2. Principal
3. Special Education Director (if the student has an IEP)
4. Superintendent
Matters involving transportation:
1. Bus Driver
2. Transportation Director
3. Activities Director (if Activities related)
4. Principal
5. Superintendent
Matters involving school nutrition:
1. Head Cook
2. Elementary Principal
3. Superintendent
Matters involving student physical health:
1. School Nurse
2. Building Principal
3. Superintendent
Matters involving student mental health:
- School Counselor
- Building Principal
- Mental Health Professional (LMHP or School Psychologist)
- Superintendent
Matters involving facilities:
1. Building Custodian
2. Head Custodian
3. Building Principal
4. Superintendent
Matters involving technology:
1. Classroom Teacher
2. Technology Coordinator
3. Building Principal
4. Superintendent
Matters involving attendance:
1. Classroom Teacher
2. Building Principal
3. Superintendent
Matters regarding students in the SAT Process or 504 Plans:
- Classroom Teacher
- School Counselor
- School Nurse (if 504 plan is health-related)
- Principal
- Special Education Director
- Superintendent
Matters regarding students with disabilities involving general (non-special) education:
1. Classroom Teacher and Special Education Teacher
2. Principal
3. Special Education Director
4. Superintendent
Matters regarding students with disabilities involving special education:
1. Classroom Teacher and Special Education Teacher
2. Principal
3. Special Education Director
4. Superintendent
Matters involving school safety/security:
1. Safety Committee Chair
2. Principal
3. Superintendent
Thank you in advance for partnering with our team to find effective ways to meet the educational needs of our students.