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NOTICES & DOCUMENTS

Grievance Overview

Einstein encourages students and parents/guardians to discuss their concerns and complaints through an informal conference with the appropriate teacher, staff member, assistant principal, or other school personnel. Concerns should be expressed as soon as possible to allow early resolution with the parties involved. In the case that the student or parent/guardian is not satisfied with the outcome of the informal conference, the student or parent may initiate the formal process. At this time, they may submit a formal grievance in writing to the Principal. The formal written grievance must be submitted to the School Leader within ten (10) days of the incident or matter. The School Leader will then look into the grievance and claims to determine the appropriate action, notify the person submitting the grievance in writing.The grievance policy can be found on page 11 of the student handbook.

Parent Grievance Policy

Grievances
Einstein encourages students and parents/guardians to discuss their concerns and complaints through an informal conference with the appropriate teacher, staff member, assistant principal, or other school personnel. Concerns should be expressed as soon as possible to allow early resolution with the parties involved.
 
In the case that the student or parent/guardian is not satisfied with the outcome of the informal conference, the student or parent may initiate the formal process. At this time, they may submit a formal grievance in writing to the Principal. The formal written grievance must be submitted to the School Leader within ten (10) days of the incident or matter. The School Leader will then look into the grievance and claims to determine the appropriate action, notify the person submitting the grievance in writing.
 
In the case that the student or parent/guardian is not satisfied with the outcome of the formal grievance result as resolved by the Principal, they may submit a formal appeal in writing. The formal written appeal must be submitted to the Einstein Central Office within three (3) days of receiving notification of the resolution from the Principal. A member of the Einstein Central Office team will determine the appropriate action and notify the person submitting the appeal in writing.
 
In the case that the student or parent/guardian is not satisfied with the outcome of the formal grievance result as resolved by the Einstein Central Office, they may submit a second formal appeal in writing to the Chief Executive Officer. The second formal written appeal must be submitted to the CEO within three (3) days of receiving notification of the resolution from the Einstein Central Office. The CEO will determine the appropriate action and notify the person submitting the appeal in writing. The determination of the Chief Executive Officer is final.
 
IIf Einstein or its associated schools – through its Title I Programming – is not providing services in accordance with state and federal regulations, a parent may file a complaint in accordance with the Louisiana Department of Education, which is available online
at: https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/policy/ldoe-complaint-procedures-for-essa-violations.pdf?sfvrsn=a9799c1f_6
 
Parents may also request a copy of this bulletin by calling the department’s toll free number at 1-877-453-2721.
 
 
Contact Information:
 
Village de l’Est:  504-324-7540
Sherwood Forest:  504-503-0110
Einstein Middle School:  504-503-0470
Sarah T. Reed High School: 504-503-0749

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