Definitions and Provisions. 1. POLICY GRIEVANCE - a complaint by an employee or group of employees that she/he (or they) has (have) been treated inequitably by reason of any act or condition which is contrary to established employment relations, Board policy, or practice governing or affecting employees. 2. CONTRACT GRIEVANCE - a complaint by an employee or group of employees that there has been to him/her (or them) a violation of or incorrect interpretation of any provision(s) of the contract. 3. AGGRIEVED OR GRIEVANT - the person or persons who has (have) the grievance or is (are) presenting the complaint. 4. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - the person who has direct administrative or supervisory responsibilities over the aggrieved or the authority to resolve the grievance. 5. EMPLOYEE - a classified employee in the bargaining unit. 6. REPRESENTATIVE - an Association or District designated person who may speak for and/or advise the party in interest. The Board acknowledges the right of the aggrieved and/or the Association to have the Association grievance representative and/or Association legal counsel in the processing of the grievance at all levels and that no employee may be required to discuss any grievance without such representative or counsel. Any and all time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be waived by mutual agreement of the parties. Failure by the District to submit a reply within the specified time limits shall permit the aggrieved to proceed to the next level. For purposes of this Article, "working days" shall mean Monday through Friday, normal District business days. Grievances extending beyond the regular school year shall be processed as expediently as possible until completed.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
