The week after College Station ISD school board members interrupted public speakers who identified a teacher they were criticizing, a special meeting is held to discuss board policy and operational procedures.
The CSISD board decided to require pre-registration of public speakers by 10 a.m. the day before a board meeting.
Two board members brought up not being able to respond to some public comments. State law prevents elected officials from responding to items that are not on the meeting agenda.
Superintendent Tim Harkrider added that the pre-registration gives an opportunity for administrators to explain in advance of meetings the district’s policies and procedures to public speakers.
Board members and administrators also reviewed public comments during the May 21st regular meeting that were critical of the teacher and the district’s current policies and procedures for complaints and grievances.
Click below to listen to comments from the May 29, 2024 special meeting of the College Station ISD school board:
The College Station ISD Board of Trustees encourages employees, students, parents, and patrons to discuss their concerns and complaints through informal conferences with the appropriate administrator. Concerns should be expressed as soon as possible to allow early resolution at the lowest possible administrative level.
If an informal conference regarding a complaint fails to reach a satisfactory outcome, the concerned employee, student, parent, or patron may initiate the formal grievance process described in the policies below by timely filing a written grievance form within the timeline as outlined in Board policy as linked below.
Even after initiating the formal grievance process, complainants are encouraged to seek informal resolution of their concerns. The formal complaint may be withdrawn at any time.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Complaints/Grievances should be completed with the appropriate information and file by either email, hand delivery, or mail to College Station ISD at 1812 Welsh Avenue, College Station, TX 77840 or the appropriate email address listed below.
Complaint forms are available upon request from the individuals below:
Employee Complaints/Grievances contact: Bridget Cooper at complaints@csisd.org or (979) 764-5411
Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances contact: Chrissy Hester at complaints@csisd.org or (979) 764-5415
Public Complaints/Grievances contact: Austin Dunson at complaints@csisd.org or (979) 764-5455