The Central Okanagan School District's Appeals ProcessPolicy 460 – Appeals states that, "A student or a parent of a student who is entitled to aneducational program in School District No. 23 may appeal a decision of an employee of theBoard of Education which significantly affects the education, health or safety of the student".For a complete description of the Appeals Policy along with the recommended steps to followin attempting to solve a problem, please refer to Policy 460 – Appeals, that can be accessedfrom the 'Policies' link under the Board of Education heading on the School District homepage(www.sd23.bc.ca).
The Central Okanagan School District's Financial Hardship ClauseWithin School District Regulation 425R – Student Fees (see www.sd23.bc.ca), the Board ofEducation has indicated "that a student will not be excluded from any educational programdue to financial hardship". This clause in the Regulations provides for the private andconfidential consideration of financial circumstances of individual students and families, whilepreserving the dignity of families who may be unable to pay. Please contact the schoolPrincipal if you are facing a financial hardship that may restrict the ability of your child toaccess a school program.