Each teacher is the final authority in evaluating students in his/her charge with respect to grades. It is understood that all grading and evaluating of students must comply with all relevant Board policy and with the administrative policies and procedures as stated in the Teacher's Handbook of the respective buildings.

A change of any student's grade, either in an individual grading period or final grade, without the teacher's written consent, will occur only if it is demonstrated that the grade was not given in a professional or intellectual manner. Notice of said change will be given to the teacher and shall include, in writing, the reason(s) for the change.

If the teacher objects to said change, s/he shall appeal the change to the building principal. It still not satisfied, the teacher may appeal to the Board of Education through its designee, the Superintendent of Schools.

The final resolution is the responsibility of the Superintendent of Schools. The Superintendent shall notify, in writing, the building principal, and teacher of his/her decision and shall give written reason(s) for the decision.