Bovina ISD

Bovina ISD — Grievance & Complaint Procedures

Bovina ISD is committed to maintaining a safe, equitable, and nondiscriminatory educational environment. Students, parents, employees, and community members have the right to file complaints or grievances regarding violations of policy, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or other concerns.

This page provides access to the district’s formal grievance procedures, required postings, and downloadable forms.

Individuals may file a grievance by completing the official LEA grievance form and submitting it to the appropriate administrator.

Step 1 — Informal Conference

Individuals are encouraged to first meet with the campus principal or immediate supervisor to attempt informal resolution.

Step 2 — Formal Complaint

Submit the formal grievance form:

📄 Download: LEA Grievance / Complaint Form (PDF)

Student/Parent Grievance Form (PDF)

Employee Grievance Form (PDF)

Formal complaints must be submitted within 15 business days of the alleged incident or the outcome of the informal conference.

Step 3 — Superintendent Review

The Superintendent or designee will conduct a review and issue a written decision within 10 business days.

Step 4 — Appeal to Board of Trustees

If the complaint remains unresolved, the individual may appeal to the Board of Trustees following the board policy procedures.

The grievance process is governed by the following local board policies:

• FNG (LOCAL) — Student & Parent Complaints

• DGBA (LOCAL) — Employee Complaints

• GF (LOCAL) — Public Complaints

Links to TASB online policy: (not active yet)

• FNG LINK

• DGBA LINK

• GF LINK

Title IX Coordinator

Name: Chele Ashley
Email: chele.ashley@bovinaisd.net
Phone: 806.251.1336 ext. 228

Section 504 Coordinator

Name: Abraham Garcia-Principal
Email: abraham.garcia@bovinaisd.net
Phone: 806.251.1336 ext. 225

Superintendent’s Office

Email: sergio.menchaca@bovinaisd.net
Phone: 806.251.1336 ext. 222

Bovina ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other legally protected status in its programs or activities. The following individuals have been designated to handle nondiscrimination inquiries:

• Title IX Coordinator

• Section 504/ADA Coordinator

• Superintendent

Completed grievance forms may be submitted:

📧 By Email: elida.villarreal@bovinaisd.net
📬 In Person / Mail:
[District Administration Building: PO BOX 70]
[Bovina, TX 79009]

Step 1: Informal Resolution

- Complainant may first discuss concern with campus principal or supervisor.

Step 2: Formal Complaint

- Submit a written complaint to the Superintendent or designee within 15 business days.

Step 3: Superintendent Review

- Superintendent will review and respond in writing within 10 business days.

Step 4: Appeal to Board

- If unresolved, complainant may appeal to the School Board within 10 days of the Superintendent’s decision.