Board Policy

Hearing Request - JRD

Adopted by the Board: 07/1996

Revised by the Board: 12/10/2001

When a hearing has been requested by a parent, guardian or an eligible student to challenge the content of the student's education record, the procedure to be followed in the hearing shall be:

  • The hearing shall be conducted and the decision rendered by a person who does not have a direct interest in the hearing outcome.

  • The parent, guardian or eligible student shall be given notice of the date, place and time of the hearing within a reasonable time in advance of the hearing.

  • The parent, guardian or the eligible student may be assisted or repreĀ­sented by individuals of their choice at their own expense, including an attorney. Parents, guardian or the eligible student shall be afforded a full and fair opportunity to present relevant evidence.

  • A written decision shall be rendered within a reasonable time after the hearing concludes. The decision of the hearing official shall be based solely upon the evidence presented at the hearing and include a summary of the evidence and the reasons for the decision.