Elise Topliss is a Policy and Performance Manager with the State of Colorado, Office of Economic Security. Elise earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services – High Risk Youth from Metropolitan State University of Denver, and earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. Elise is passionate about education and ensuring all children have access to safe and quality schooling, which includes minimizing the nutritional disparities among varying populations. Additionally, Elise is committed to ensuring professionals in the education field have resources and supports to be effective in their chosen field as well as have job satisfaction. Elise and her husband Jesse are the proud parents of two High Point Academy students.
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Devaki Parma
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Devaki Parma is a Director of Wi-Fi Product for Charter Communications. She earned her degree in Economics from Spelman College and her International M.B.A from the University of Denver. Devaki’s passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion causes has led her to mentor women in the technology industry.
Devaki has lived in the High Point community for 4 years with her husband, Robert and their children, one of which attends High Point Academy. In their free time, Devaki and her family enjoy camping, traveling – near and far, and exploring museums.
Christina Castro
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Christina Castro is the Director of Annual Giving at Kent Denver School. Prior to her work in fundraising and philanthropy, she spent the greater part of her career working in public and charter schools in both Aurora and Denver as a college counselor, founding school administrator, and operations support manager for autonomous schools. Christina cares deeply about educational equity and authentically engaging and working alongside families and school communities to achieve the best possible outcomes for students. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and Minor in Mandarin from the University of Denver. She and her husband have lived in the High Point community for several years and are thrilled to finally be parents of a High Point Academy student.
Whitney Whitaker
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Whitney Whitaker holds a Master of Social Work degree from the Metropolitan State University of Denver. She is a program manager in Colorado’s Division of Housing. Whitney oversees the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program, primarily focusing on improving accessibility and driving positive change for vulnerable populations. She has also contributed to Colorado public schools, ensuring compliance with federal legislation to protect the educational rights of children experiencing homelessness. Whitney is not only dedicated to her professional responsibilities but also deeply invested in community engagement, accessibility, and promoting diversity. She takes great pride in her child attending High Point Academy!
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PROCEDURES FOR PARENT GRIEVANCES AGAINST THE SCHOOL OR FOR PARENT GRIEVANCES AGAINST ANOTHER PARENT If a parent feels that a school staff member or another parent is not following the provisions of this policy or is acting in a manner that negatively impacts the learning environment, the parent shall follow the steps outlined below.Step 1. Consultation with Offending Person(s) The parent shall request a meeting with the staff member(s) or parent(s) who are not following the provisions of this policy or who are acting in a manner that negatively impacts the learning environment.
- Unless the situation is sufficiently serious, HPA highly recommends that parents request a meeting directly with the offending person(s) before taking further action.
- The request for a meeting may be made in person, over the phone, ZOOM, or via e-mail.
- A team lead or administrator will be present at the meeting if either side requests it.
- The meeting shall take place within ten business days of the date of the request.
Step 2: Parent Grievance Form If the issue remains unresolved after step one, or if the offending person’s conduct is sufficiently serious, the parent shall complete the Parent Grievance Form and submit it to a school administrator (the principal, dean of students, or director of academics).
- The Parent Grievance Form is available at the end of this policy. The completed form may be submitted in person or electronically.
- A school administrator will investigate the grievance, and, within seven calendar days of receipt of the form, will:
- request that the parent attends a meeting to further discuss the grievance,
- inform the parent of the action taken to remedy the grievance. Some of these actions may include:
- Parents aren’t allowed to be on the school premises at the same time during the school day
- Parents aren’t allowed to attend school functions at the same time
- Banned from communication with other parent or staff member if needed
- Law Enforcement involvement
Step 3: Consultation with Governing Board If the issue remains unresolved after step two, the parent may request, in writing, that the governing board review the grievance at their next monthly governing board meeting.
- At least two business days before the meeting, the parent shall deliver the request to the governing board president.
- The governing board may reserve the right to discuss the issue in executive session if the subject matter meets the requirements of CRS 24-6-402(4).
- A written record of the proceedings and decision shall be made and retained by the governing board.
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