E. Rivers Legal Guardian Suggestions, Complaints and Appeals Procedures 2025-2026
E. Rivers Elementary Legal Guardian Suggestions, Complaints, and Appeals Procedures
E. Rivers Elementary School values input from legal guardians and stakeholders. We encourage feedback from stakeholders in a variety of avenues. This includes, but is not limited to:
- IB Parent Council Meetings: (PTA & EREF) These are held each month. The IB Coordinator, parent liaison, and at least one school administrator are in attendance at each of these meetings to receive feedback and keep stakeholders informed. Should a stakeholder be unable to attend the meeting, E. Rivers Education Foundation officers and Parent Teacher Association officers are available to receive feedback.
- Email Correspondence: Feedback via email is always welcome from families and stakeholders, a response is expected within 48 hours. Teacher emails are available through School website. In addition, the following emails are provided for quick reference:
- Summer Clayton, Principal: summer.clayton@atlanta.k12.ga.us
- Karin Greeson, Assistant Principal: karin.greeson@atlanta.k12.ga.us
- Yolanda Harrell, Assistant Principal: yolanda.harrell@atlanta.k12.ga.us
- Paul Hulsing. IB Coordinator: phulsing@atlanta.k12.ga.us
- Phone Correspondence: Stakeholders are always welcome to leave a message via phone. Your call will be returned within 48 hours. 404-802-7050
- In-Person or Zoom Conference: Teachers are welcome to receive feedback in-person or on Zoom by scheduling a parent-teacher conference. This can be scheduled through email, by phone. In addition, the administrative team is welcome to schedule a feedback conference with you either in-person or via Zoom. These can be scheduled in the same manner. In-person conferences are not conducted without an appointment ahead of time.
- Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education Public Comment: At the Atlanta Public School District Board Meetings, public comment is welcomed. Please see here for the Board of Education calendar for meeting dates and times.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What do I do if I have a suggestion or a complaint regarding a teacher or staff member?
- What do I do if I believe my suggestion, complaint, or grievance was left unheard, unsatisfied, or I don’t agree with the decision E. Rivers Elementary?
- What if I have a suggestion, complaint, or grievance for a related service that is provided by the school district (transportation, health services, nutrition services)?
- I feel like some of the resources and/or discussions my child’s teacher is using in the classroom are not appropriate for my child and/or the class. What should I do?