Formal Conference Sample Clauses
The Formal Conference clause establishes a structured process for parties to resolve disputes or disagreements through a designated meeting or series of meetings. Typically, this clause outlines the steps for initiating a formal conference, such as providing written notice, selecting representatives, and setting a timeframe for the meeting to occur. By requiring parties to engage in direct, good-faith discussions before pursuing litigation or arbitration, the clause aims to facilitate amicable resolution, reduce legal costs, and prevent unnecessary escalation of conflicts.
Formal Conference. If the reply is not satisfactory and a request is made within ten (10) days from the receipt of the reply, a formal conference shall be held within ten (10) days from the receipt of such request. The purpose of such formal conference shall be to seek a positive and constructive disposition of the grievance and to avoid the necessity for further proceedings. Any mutual agreement as to the disposition of the grievance shall be in writing. If the parties are unable to reach agreement, the party against whom the grievance is filed shall file a reply within twenty (20) days after the completion of the formal conference, unless both parties shall request that the conference be adjourned and reconvened with a state mediator.
Formal Conference. An employee against whom disciplinary action is being considered may be directed to attend a formal conference with the Superintendent or his/her designee. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall not have been a party to the investigation or drafting of the charges against the employee. A minimum of five (5) working days before such formal conference, the employee shall be provided written charges of the specific disciplinary action being considered as well as the reasons therefore. At the formal conference, the employee shall be given an opportunity to respond and request a hearing before the Governing Board. The employee may represent himself/herself and/or be represented by a CSEA representative. Notwithstanding, Section D(3) Written Notice, The Superintendent or his/her designee may impose any level of disciplinary action, including the recommended disciplinary action, against the employee after the formal conference or the employee’s refusal or failure to attend the formal conference. The employee shall be entitled to appeal the Superintendent or designee’s imposition of disciplinary action and/or to contest the specific acts and omissions upon which the disciplinary action is based pursuant to the terms in this Article.
Formal Conference. If the reply of the grievant's immediate supervisor is not satisfactory and a request by the grievant or the Association is made to the Superintendent or Superintendent's designee within Ten (10) days from the receipt of the reply, a formal conference shall be held within Ten (10) days from the receipt of such request. The formal conference shall, at a minimum, involve the grievant, the Superintendent (or designee) and the Association President (or designee) if the Association is involved. The purpose of such formal conference shall be to seek a positive and constructive disposition of the grievance and to avoid the necessity for further proceedings. Any agreement reached as a result of the formal conference regarding the disposition of the grievance shall be in writing. If the parties are unable to reach agreement, the Superintendent (or designee) shall file a reply within Ten (10) days after the completion of the formal conference.
Formal Conference. For the grievance to be timely, a request for a formal conference must be made to the employee's supervisor in writing within twenty (20) working days of when the occurrence giving rise to the grievance was known to the grievant. The term "working days" as used herein shall mean all days Monday through Friday except days when the central office is closed.
Formal Conference. If the reply is not satisfactory and a request is made by the Grievant within ten (10) days from the receipt of the reply, a formal conference shall be held within ten
Formal Conference. If the Building Principal's reply is not satisfactory and a request is made within ten (10) days from the receipt of the reply, a formal conference shall be held with the Superintendent within ten (10) days from the receipt of such request. The purpose of the formal conference shall be to seek a positive and constructive disposition of the claim and to avoid the necessity for further proceedings. Any mutual agreement as to the disposition of the claim shall be in writing. If the parties are unable to reach agreement, the Superintendent shall file a reply within ten (10) days after the completion of the formal conference.
Formal Conference. If the reply is not satisfactory to the claimant, a formal conference with the Superintendent may be requested in accordance with the following rules, namely:
A. The claimant must make the request within ten (10) days from the receipt of the reply to the written claim.
B. The formal conference shall be held within ten (10) days following the receipt of such request.
C. The purpose of the formal conference shall be to seek a positive and constructive disposition of the claim and to avoid the necessity for further proceedings. Any mutual agreement as to the disposition of the claim shall be in writing.
D. If the parties are unable to reach agreement, the Superintendent shall file a reply within fifteen (15) days after the completion of the formal conference.
E. If the grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved, the grievant(s) may, within ten (10) days of receipt of the Superintendent's or his designated representative's decision, submit an appeal to the Board of Education through the Superintendent's office. The Board of Education or the Board Personnel Committee shall, at its next regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the appeal, meet with the grievant(s) and with representatives of the Union for the purpose of reviewing the grievance provided receipt of the grievance is at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled meetings. The meeting shall be public or private, at the option of the grievant(s), to the extent permitted by law. The Board or the personnel committee shall within ten (10) days after such meeting, render its decision in writing to the grievant(s) with a copy to the Union representative.
Formal Conference. If the reply of the Director of Operations is not satisfactory and a request is made to the Superintendent by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ within five (5) days from the receipt of that reply, a formal conference shall be held within ten (10) days from the receipt of such request. The purpose of the formal conference shall be to seek a resolution of the disagreement and to avoid the necessity for further proceedings. Any mutual agreement as to the disposition of the Complaint shall be in writing. If the Complaint is not satisfactorily resolved, the conference shall be adjourned and reconvened with a State Mediator if requested by both the Employer and the Union. If the Complaint is not settled by agreement, the Employer shall file a reply within ten (10) days after the completion of the formal conference or of mediation, whichever shall last occur.
Formal Conference. (1) Three steps are hereafter set forth by which formal conferences may be held to resolve a grievance which has not been resolved through informal conferences. It is the intention of both parties that the timetable for the accomplishment of actions set forth in steps 1, 2, and 3 be substantially complied with. It is further recognized that on certain occasions that the Board may require some additional days to accomplish an act required to be done within a specified number of days. For that reason, the Board shall be able to utilize a total of ten additional school days which may extend the period of time during which an act is required to be accomplished for any grievance.
Step 1 In the event the matter is not resolved informally, the problem stated in writing, may be lodged with or submitted as a grievance to the Principal within ten (10) school attendance days following the informal conference.
(1) A grievance may be lodged and thereafter discussed with the Principal. The teacher shall be accompanied by an Association representative and with the Principal shall have a witness of his or her choice.
Step 2 Within five (5) school attendance days after the Principal's decision an appeal may be made to the Superintendent. The appeal shall be in writing and shall set forth specifically the act or conditions and the grounds on which the grievance is based, and shall be accompanied by a copy of the decision at Step 1.
(1) The Superintendent shall meet and confer on the grievance with a view to arriving at a mutually satisfactory adjustment. Participants in this conference shall be those who participated in Step 1, and such other appropriate persons as may be required by the Superintendent.
(2) Within ten (10) school attendance days after receiving the appeal, the Superintendent shall communicate his/her decision, in writing, together with supporting reasons, to the Principal and to the aggrieved teacher, if any, and other necessary parties.
Step 3 Within five (5) school attendance days after receiving the decision of the Superintendent, an appeal to the decision may be made to the Board. This appeal shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a copy of the appeal at Step 2 and of the decision at Step 2.
(1) Within a reasonable time after receipt of the appeal, but not later than its next regular meeting, the Board shall hold a hearing on the grievance. Participants in this hearing shall be those who participated in Step 2 and counsel for the Association an...
Formal Conference. The grievant may request a formal conference with her/his supervisor by filing a grievance in writing with her/his supervisor, with a copy to the Executive Director within 15 working days of when the employee became aware of the facts giving rise to the grievance. The notice shall state with specificity the nature of the grievance. Upon receipt of the written grievance, the supervisor has 15 working days to meet with the grievant. The supervisor shall have 15 working days after the meeting to effect a resolution of the grievance or, if a satisfactory resolution cannot be achieved, to issue a written decision.