Discipline Complaint Procedure
Governing Statute:

Subd. 4.Discipline complaint procedure.
The discipline policy must contain procedures
for students, parents and other guardians, and school staff to file a complaint and seek
corrective action when the requirements of sections 121A.40 to 121A.61, including the
implementation of the local behavior and discipline policies, are not being implemented
appropriately or are being discriminately applied. Each district and school policy implemented
under this section must, at a minimum:
(1) provide procedures for communicating this policy including the ability for a parent
to appeal a decision under section 121A.49 that contains explicit instructions for filing the
complaint;
(2) provide an opportunity for involved parties to submit additional information related
to the complaint;
(3) provide a procedure to begin to investigate complaints within three school days of
receipt, and identify personnel who will manage the investigation and any resulting record
and are responsible for keeping and regulating access to any record;
(4) provide procedures for issuing a written determination to the complainant that
addresses each allegation and contains findings and conclusions;
(5) if the investigation finds the requirements of sections 121A.40 to 121A.61,
including
any local policies that were not implemented appropriately, contain procedures that require
a corrective action plan to correct a student's record and provide relevant staff with training,
coaching, or other accountability practices to ensure appropriate compliance with policies
in the future; and
(6) prohibit reprisals or retaliation against any person who asserts, alleges, or reports a
complaint, and provide procedures for applying appropriate consequences for a person who
engages in reprisal or retaliation.
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Discipline Complaint Procedure (DCP)
Students, parents and other guardians, and school staff may file a complaint and seek corrective
action when the requirements of the Minnesota Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, or the implementation of
the behavior and discipline policies are not being implemented appropriately or are being
discriminately applied.
The process is initiated by submission of a complaint in writing to the Superintendent or the
superintendent’s designee. The complaint must be submitted in writing and dated by the person
making the complaint.
A Discipline Complaint form is on the District website and available in administration
offices. The process is initiated by filling in the form and submitting the form to the
superintendent of school.
1. Upon receipt of the complaint, district representatives will investigate the complaint. The
investigation will commence within three school days of receipt of the complaint. The
Superintendent will direct the investigation. The District may use outside counsel as it sees
fit. The superintendent may designate staff responsible for any aspect of the process.
2. Upon completion of the investigation, written determination will be provided to the
complainant addressing each allegation. The determination will contain findings and
conclusions, with appropriate application of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
3. If the investigation finds the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, sections 121A.40 to
121A.61, including any local policies that were not implemented appropriately, the
Superintendent will require a corrective action plan to correct a student's record and
provide relevant staff with training, coaching, or other accountability practices to ensure
appropriate compliance with policies in the future.
4. Reprisals or retaliation against any person who asserts, alleges, or reports a complaint is
prohibited. District administration will apply appropriate consequences for a person who
engages in reprisal or retaliation.
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Applicable Governing Discipline Documents
● Pupil Fair Dismissal Act
● School District Discipline Policy
Describe your complaint(s) and/or allegation(s) regarding improper implementation of the
Minnesota Pupil Fair Dismissal Act and/or the school discipline policy or how the procedures in
these two documents are being discriminately applied.
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