Common use of Formal Level One Clause in Contracts

Formal Level One. If the grievance cannot be resolved informally, the Association may file the grievance in writing with the principal or responsible administrator and should inform the immediate supervisor. The written grievance shall state the nature of the grievance, the specific provisions of the agreement allegedly violated, and the relief requested. The filing of the formal, written grievance at Level One must be within thirty (30) days from the date of the occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance or from the date when the grievant could reasonably have become aware of such occurrence. The principal or responsible administrator shall respond to the grievance in writing to the employee and the Association within ten (10) days after receipt of the grievance, or request a meeting with the grievant and the Association in which event the principal or responsible administrator shall have additional time to respond. Such additional time shall not exceed fifteen (15) days from receipt of the grievance or ten (10) days from the date of the meeting, if held, whichever shall be the lesser. Should a grievance occur within thirty (30) days prior to the last work day of the school year, the time for the filing of a formal written grievance at Level One may be extended into the next school year, at the option of the Association, for a period up to the difference between thirty (30) days and the number of days expended prior to the last work day of the school year. Should a grievance occur during the summer recess, the deadline for filing the formal written grievance shall be extended to a date thirty (30) days beyond the first work day of the following school year.