2.4.lp2 Local Board Appeals

Adopted: December 2010
Contact: Director of Human Resources
Owner: President
References: SBTCSG Policy 2.4.1

Definition:

An appeal, as referred to by this policy, is an appeal from or of a decision made by a vice president or designee concerning the construction or administration of laws, policies, standards, or procedures related to Lanier Technical College.

Policy:

Any party aggrieved by a decision of a vice president or designee concerning the construction or administration of the laws, policies, standards, or procedures related to Lanier Technical College shall have the right to appeal such decision to the President. Employees, students, parents, or the general public may file an appeal.

An appeal shall not include any issues concerning any aspect of employment, conditions of employment, or eligibility for future employment for an employee of a technical college governed by the State Board.

Responsibilities:

The aggrieved party shall file the appeal in writing to the President within five (5) calendar days from the decision which is contested. The written appeal must contain specific facts sufficient to grant a formal hearing with the President.

The President shall establish the procedure to process the appeal. The procedure may include the appointment of an appeals committee to gather facts and submit findings and recommendations to aid in the decision making process. All parties involved in the appeal shall be given the opportunity to present oral arguments and briefs in support of their position.

Within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of a written appeal, the President shall respond to the aggrieved party, giving a decision regarding the contested decision. The President may extend the time for submission of a decision; said time shall not exceed ten (10) additional calendar days.