Problem Solving Chain of Command
If you have questions or concerns, you must follow the problem solving chain of command. Most concerns can be answered by the classroom teacher or principal. If you still are experiencing issues, you should follow the chain of command in the order listed below. Contact information for schools can be found here.
Contact information for central office departments can be found here.
Contact information for the Board of Education can be found here.
If you do not know who to contact, you can email communications@kalamazoopublicschools.net or call (269) 337-0100.
For teacher/classroom concerns (ex: attendance, behaviors, discipline, grdes, summer school, test scores):
- Classroom Teacher
- Principal
- Assistant Superintendent of Elementary or Secondary Instruction and Leadership
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
For instruction or curriculum concerns:
- Classroom Teacher
- Principal
- Director of Curriculum and Instruction
- Assistant Superintendent of Elementary or Secondary Instruction and Leadership
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
For discipline or classroom/school behavior concerns:
- Classroom Teacher
- Principal or Assistant Principal
- Director of the Student Services
- Superintendent of Student Services and Leadership
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
For matters involving facilities/buildings:
- Principal
- Director of Facilities
- Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Instruction and Leadership
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
For matters involving transportation:
- Principal
- Director of Transportation
- Assistant Superintendent of Elementary or Secondary Instruction and Leadership
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
For matters involving food and nutrition services:
- Principal
- Regional Food Services Director
- Chief Financial Officer
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
For matters involving athletics:
- Coach
- Athletic Director
- Principal
- Superintendent of Secondary Instruction and Leadership
- Superintendent
- Board of Education