Middletown Public Schools                                                                            No. 1053

PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Constructive criticism of the schools is welcome when it is motivated by a  sincere desire to improve the quality of the education program and to equip the  schools to perform their task more effectively. 

 The Superintendent places trust in his/her employees and desires to  support their actions in such a manner that employees are freed from  unnecessary, spiteful, or negative criticism and complaints. 

 Whenever a complaint is made directly to the Superintendent, it will be reviewed. The individual employee involved will be advised  of the nature of the complaint and be given every opportunity for explanation,  comment, and presentation of the facts as he/she sees them. 

If deemed necessary for further action by the Superintendent, the Superintendent’s office may coordinate meetings of all parties involved.  Generally, all parties involved, including the school  administrator, will be asked to attend such a meeting for the purposes of  presenting facts, making further explanations, and clarifying the issues. Hearsay  and rumor will be discounted, as well as emotional feelings, except those directly  related to the facts of the situation. 

The Superintendent will conduct such meetings in as fair and just a  manner as possible. 

History: 1312R 

Reviewed and Approved – May 18, 2000

Reviewed - May 15, 2025

3 Year Review Date - May 2028