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Parent/student complaint - appeal and resubmission
PARENT-AUTHORED CORRESPONDENCE - ALLEGATIONS AND REQUESTS.
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After reviewing the response provided by Dr. Maya D. Tupponce, | respectfully
disagree with the conclusions reached. | do not believe my complaint was handled
through the process outlined in Newport News Public Schools’ Non-Employee
Discrimination Complaint Procedure, nor do | believe a complete, impartial
investigation was conducted.
My concerns regarding this matter had already been addressed at the middle
school leadership level months ago. The last individuals | communicated with
regarding these concerns were Ms. Seiders, who is now Dr. Tupponce’s
supervisor, and her supervisor at the time, Mr. Wayne Smith. Dr. Tupponce's role is
for the 2026-2027 school year, and | do not believe it was appropriate for this
matter to be redirected back to her office after | had already elevated my concerns
beyond that level.
Additionally, my complaint is a Non-Employee Discrimination Complaint, which
falls under the responsibility of the Human Resources Department. Dr. Tupponce
does not work for or represent Human Resources. Newport News Public Schools’
written policy identifies Nina Farish as the Non-Discrimination Coordinator. If that
information is no longer accurate, then the policy should be updated to reflect the
current process. However, based on the written policy currently available, my
complaint should have been handled according to those procedures.
The first response | received regarding my complaint came from Mr. Scott Vault,
who is not identified in the policy as the Non-Discrimination Coordinator. The
second response came from Dr. Tupponce. This further raises concerns that the
district did not follow its own established complaint process.
The Non-Employee Discrimination Complaint Procedure states that the Non-
Discrimination Coordinator shall receive and review complaints, communicate with
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