A hearing will be convened within 10 business days. The hearing shall last no longer than two hours. However, at the discretion of the chairperson, time may be extended or an additional hearing date set, if needed. Notes will be taken and the hearing taped. The Involved parties may make opening remarks of up to five minutes.
Open discussion can then take place.
The chairperson may limit discussion when necessary. The committee will determine the final resolution and the chairperson will submit the information to Mr. Schroeder or Ms. Bucher. Mr. Schroeder or Ms. Bucher will keep confidential copies on file in their offices for up to two years. Within 10 business days, the president will issue his determination and forward it in writing to the affected parties. If a person feels discrimination has occurred, the person may at anytime before, during or after completing the process outlined above file a grievance with the MN Department of Human Rights, the MN Department of Education or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education.