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.

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.