Appeals Process

1. By Monday, June 16, 2008, high school counselors should notify the MCC’s President’s Office of the School Counts! participants that have been disqualified from the program due to failing one of the four qualifications. The list should be an Excel document that includes the student’s name and mailing address. List should be submitted by email to Joyce Riggs (joyce.riggs@kctcs.edu).

2. By Monday, June 23, 2008, notification letters will be prepared and mailed to disqualified participants from the President’s Office. Letter will include instructions on the appeal process and information on attending the Appeals Hearing.

3. By Friday, July 18, 2008, the parent/guardian should send a letter requesting an appeal to the President’s Office.

4. By Wednesday, July 23, 2008, high school principals/counselors will be notified of their appeals and requested to provide documentation. An Appeals Hearing schedule will be provided.

5. By Wednesday, July 23, 2008, the Appeals Committee will be notified of the Appeals Hearing. The Appeal Committee will consist of:

   • Community Representative
   • President – Madisonville Community College
   • Principal – Dawson Springs High School
   • Principal – Hopkins County Central High School
   • Principal – Madisonville North Hopkins High School

   The Appeals Committee will meet on Thursday, August 7, 2008, beginning at 4 p.m. in Room 308/JHG Building on the MCC North Campus. Principals will not vote on their own student’s appeals.

6. By Monday, July 28, 2008, students/parents will be called to remind them of the Appeal Hearing and given their scheduled time.

7. By Friday, August 15, 2008, students/parents will be notified of the appeal decision.