Definitions and Time Limit. (a) The purpose of this Article is to resolve grievances and resolve them where possible at the lowest possible step of the process. A grievance is defined as, and is strictly limited to, disputes which arise concerning the interpretation or application of the specific terms of this Agreement, including the discharge, suspension or demotion of employees. All grievances must be presented, in writing on a form to be furnished by the Union, to the District within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the alleged breach of this Agreement or from the date of discipline giving rise to the grievance. The discipline and/or discharge of new probationary employees is not subject to review under the provisions of this Article.
Definitions and Time Limit. A claim by a teacher or the Association that there has been a violation, misinterpretation or misapplication as to the interpretation or application of terms and conditions of employment, insofar as such matters are contained in this Agreement may be processed as a grievance as hereinafter provided. In the event that a teacher believes there is a basis for a grievance, the problem would first have to be processed through the executive and the grievance committee of the Association. These two committees must make every effort to interpret, clarify, and to resolve the problem with the teacher or teachers. If the problem cannot be resolved in the above committees, it may then be handled as a grievance and must be filed within twenty (20) working days of the claimed violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of the contract. The first day of the above twenty-day period is the day after the claimed violation occurred.
