Restraint and Seclusion

What Parents Need to Know About Restraint and Seclusion

Document from The Ohio Department of Education

BWLS Board Policy Related to Restraint and Seclusion

BWLS Board Policy 5630.01:
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports and Limited Use of Restraint and Seclusion

Big Walnut Local School Restraint and Seclusion Complaint Process

Any parent of a child enrolled in the District may submit a written complaint to the Superintendent of Big Walnut Local Schools regarding an incident of restraint or seclusion.  The Superintendent shall investigate each written complaint and respond in writing to the parent's complaint within thirty (30) days of receipt of the complaint.  The Superintendent will make reasonable efforts to have an in-person follow-up meeting with the parent and any other team members the Superintendent deems necessary based on information gathered during the investigation.

If the parent is not satisfied with the response, they may request to meet with the Board in executive session to address the situation.

A parent may also file a complaint with one or more of the following public agencies:

1. Local law enforcement
   a. Sunbury Police Department: 740.965.1411
   b. Delaware County Sheriff's Office: 740.833.2800
2. Delaware County Department of Job and Family Services
   Phone: 740.833.2300
3. Ohio State Board of Education, Office of Professional Conduct
   Phone: 855.983.4868
   Email: educator.conduct@sboe.ohio.gov
4. Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Dispute Resolution Section
   Phone: 877.644.6338
   Email: OECComplaints@education.ohio.gov