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Process for Appealing Decisions

Policy # Topic Type Date Revised
028 Process for Appealing STWDSTS Decisions General June 12, 2015
Statement

STWDSTS will arrange for student transportation based on the
Boards’ transportation policy in keeping with STWDSTS’s
operating policies to policies to ensure consistency. A parent/guardian
cannot appeal policy. Appeals shall follow the process below.

Procedures
  1. Prior to appealing, the parent/guardian must have addressed their
    concern/complaint with the Operations Manager of STWDSTS.

  2. Appeals shall be submitted in writing by the parent or guardian and
    directed to the General Manager of STWDSTS. They shall include the name
    and address of the student(s), parent(s)/guardian(s), school attended, any
    Special Education designations, program choices and a detailed description
    of the situation. The Appeal shall also include reasons for the request.

  3. The onus is on the applicant to initiate, prepare and submit all relevant
    substantive written material pertinent to a request for reconsideration.

  4. Staff members of STWDSTS will prepare explanations or arguments to
    support their decision, based on the policies and procedures of STWDSTS.

  5. The appeal and all supporting documentation will be discussed at the
    meeting of the Appeal Committee of STWDSTS, which will decide by
    consensus whether this appeal is supported. 6. The Appeal Committee will
    render its decision in writing within 15 working days of receiving the appeal.

  6. The Appeal Committee will render its decision in writing within 15
    working days of receiving the appeal. The parent/guardian will be
    notified in writing of the decision which is final and cannot be appealed.

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