Dispute Resolution

Centennial BOCES Dispute Resolution

Centennial BOCES recommends that member districts in our Administrative Unit follow the dispute resolution guidelines listed below when concerns are presented in relation to gifted identification and programming.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

1) Parents are notified of the identification or programming decision in writing by the local school district within 5 business days of the decision.

2) Parents have 7 days from receipt of the notice to file a written notice of dispute with the school district Gifted & Talented Coordinator.

3) District gifted and talented coordinator (and teachers as needed) meet with parents to discuss dispute.

4) At the end of the meeting, parents receive a summary of the meeting, including any decision adjustment if made.

5) If parents still have disagreement with school decision, parents have seven days to request district administration (principal and/or superintendent) to review the decision.

6) Parents receive a written summary of the meeting within five business days, including any decision adjustment if made.

7) If there is still no agreement, at the parent’s or district’s request, the Gifted and Talented Coordinator for Centennial BOCES and/or the Gifted Education Regional Consultant will review the case and may meet with parents and district representatives to assist with mediation.

8) Parents receive a summary of findings and of any decision made after review of district case by the Centennial BOCES Coordinator and/or the Gifted Education Regional Consultant within five business days.

9) If agreement can still not be reached, parents can address the local district school board who will be responsible for final decision.

10) Parents are notified of final decision in writing by the local school board within seven day