Common use of Formal Conference Clause in Contracts

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. 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 ten (10) days after the completion of the formal conference.