School Discrimination And Neglect Accusations

Summary

The user, a parent in Tacoma, WA, feels discriminated against by her sons school due to her criminal history. The school reported her to Child Protective Services (CPS) for late pick-ups, which she attributes to the schools inconsistent communication about early release days. She is actively involved in her childs education and denies any neglect. She was advised to consult a local attorney, file a complaint with the School District or the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington, and to inquire about the schools specific policy on late pick-ups.

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My son's school did a authorized background check on me for approval for field trip chaperone days later they called CPS on me for picking my son up late from school. I feel that they are discriminating against me due to my criminal history and that they purposely waited * min after release to call me to pick him up so that they could use it against me . They told me they called CPS now what should I do
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me where you are located so that I can provide the most accurate information?
Tacoma wa
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Washington:
- Schools can report to CPS if they believe a child is neglected.
- Discrimination based on criminal history is generally unlawful.
It's highly recommended you consult a local attorney for guidance. Check with Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association at (*) *-* for a referral.
My child is well taken care of he is loved and looked after and cared for at all times. I'm involved with his teachers and education is important to me. The teacher and I are collaborating to make an education plan for my son's best chance at learning. So I'm not neglecting him
Understandably, you're upset, ****. While schools can report neglect, it typically involves persistent issues. If you believe you're being treated unfairly, you could consider filing a complaint with the School District or the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you need more help, please feel free to contact us. Good luck with your situation.

Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Washington State


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They have very inconsistent notifications of early release. They didn't post early release on a board outside the school . They didn't post early release on the parent Vue app . They didn't even mention early release when they sent notification out stating the conferences dates. Not to mention that my son's teacher sent paper notice home asking which of the 2 days were best for conference. Tuesday and Thursday. And on the email from his teacher it states conferences were Tuesday and Thursday. Nothing about a Friday conference was mentioned. I was unaware of early release on Friday .
It appears that you're concerned about the school's communication practices. If these inconsistencies pose a problem for you, consider addressing the issue with the school administration. If the problem persists, you could file a complaint with the School District or the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington.
Can you tell me the educators policy on their end as far as parent late pick up ? Are they required to call after a certain amount of time has passed and how many times do they call and how often are they required to call
Policies regarding late pick-up vary by school district, so you'd need to check with your child's school or district for specific policies. In general, schools make reasonable efforts to contact parents when a child is not picked up. However, there is no specific legal requirement for the number of calls or the interval between them.
They waited * min after release to call and notify me that it was early release.
I understand your concern, ****. However, the specific rules about when and how often they should contact parents can vary between schools. If you feel this delay was unreasonable or discriminatory, you could file a complaint with your School District or the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your situation.
Can you help me rewrite in your words a complaint
Sure, ****. Here's a concise version of your complaint:
"I, ****, am raising a complaint against my son's school in Tacoma, WA, for their handling of his pick-up procedures and their discriminatory practices due to my criminal history. The school conducted an unauthorized background check on me, reported me to CPS due to a late pick-up occasion which was caused by inconsistent communication on early release days. Despite active involvement in my child's education and his well-being, I feel unfairly treated. I'd like to understand the school's specific policy on late pick-ups and address the communication issues with the school's administration."
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to contact us. Good luck with your complaint.