A district appeal is an internal process used to challenge a decision made by a school. The appeal is usually made first to the superintendent and, if the issue is not resolved, may proceed to the board of education. Each school district sets its own appeal policy, procedures, and timelines. Many districts require families to follow this internal appeal process before a matter can proceed under Section 11 of the School Act (British Columbia). Because of this, the district appeal is often the first step when formally challenging a school decision. A district appeal can sometimes result in a decision being reconsidered or modified, or in the district directing a school to take specific action. It also creates a written record of the concern and the district’s response. However, district appeals have limits. The process cannot go beyond the board of education, and it cannot award compensation or make findings of discrimination. Districts describe and structure their appeal processes in different ways. This site provides a page for each district outlining the relevant policy and how to start the process.