Hallettsville ISD

Grievance Policy Public Meeting

Monday, August 18, 2025, 5:30 pm

Amendment: August 2025

Grievance Policies (DGBA(LEGAL) FNG(LEGAL) GF(LEGAL) TEC §§ 26.011, 26A.001, 26A.002, 26A.003)

Current Statute: According to the amended and newly created Texas Education Code Sections 26.011, 26A.001, 26A.002, and 26A.003, the Texas Education Code requires the Board of Trustees of each school district to adopt a grievance procedure that complies with Chapter 26A under which the board shall address each grievance that the Board receives concerning a violation of a right guaranteed by this chapter, of a Board of Trustees policy, or of a provision of this title.

Proposed Flexibility: Hallettsville ISD has and will continue to adhere to an established grievance policy with procedures and timelines as outlined in its local Board’s policies DGBA, FNG and GF.  Such policies ensure thorough documentation of each step in the grievance process and provide adequate time for complaints to be filed, and for complaints to be heard. All records related to grievances, including submitted forms, communications, investigations, findings, resolutions, and any corrective actions are systematically maintained at the district level to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with legal and policy standards. The District is committed to monitoring the legality and appropriateness of every decision and action taken. The District is further committed to hearing, reviewing, and attempting to resolve all complaints, as well as to taking corrective action, where appropriate. Hallettsville ISD’s long-standing grievance policy will ensure that all such complaints are carefully reviewed and that district responses are in alignment with state and federal regulations, as well as all other local board policies.

Hallettsville ISD follows long established grievance procedures as outlined in district policy for hearing complaints. The district believes that a requirement for complaints to be submitted within 15 district business days from the date the grievant either knows, or with reasonable diligence should have known, of the decision or action that is the subject of the grievance ensures prompt attention and resolution of concerns. In cases where the grievant does not receive the requested relief at the prior grievance level, or if the response deadline has passed without a reply, the grievant may proceed by requesting a conference with the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee to appeal the previous decision. This appeal must be submitted in writing, using the district-provided form, within ten (10) district business days of receiving the written response from Level One or Level Two. If no written response is provided, the appeal must be submitted within ten (10) days following the deadline for the response at the applicable level. The District’s current grievance policies also provide for a Level Three grievance to the Board of Trustees. Accuracy of information and access to individuals that are needed to provide necessary information surrounding an issue could be compromised after 60 to 90 days, or more. It is imperative that grievances and complaints are filed in a timely manner to ensure the best prompt response.

Hallettsville ISD therefore requests relief from the timelines, processes and procedures imposed by 26.011, 26A.001, 26A.002, 26A.003 and will maintain its current grievance forms, processes and procedures for all grievants including employees, students and parents, and the public.