Common use of Formal Procedure Clause in Contracts

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requested. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such grievance. LEVEL A. Within three (3) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved party. Within two (2) days following any such meeting with the Principal shall give his answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B within ten (10) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL B. Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level the grievance may be referred to Level C. LEVEL C. Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter within ten (10) days of such hearing give its answer. If the grievance remains unsettled the matter may be referred to arbitration within ten (10) days of the receipt of the answer as set forth in Level D of this procedure.

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified specific alleged violation or condition and relief sought with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requested. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such grievanceAgreement. LEVEL A. Within three seven (37) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal building principal shall meet with the aggrieved partyStaff Member. Within two five (25) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal principal shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B within ten five (105) days of the receipt of an any answer given at this level. LEVEL B. Within five ten (510) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five ten (510) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level level, the grievance may be referred to Level C. C, the School Board. LEVEL C. Within ten thirty (1030) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing with the participants of Level Levels A and B and B, examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter within ten (10) days of such hearing give its answergrievance and render a decision. If the grievance remains unsettled is still not settled at this level, then within thirty (30) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level, the matter may be referred to arbitration within ten (10) days of the receipt of the answer as set forth in Level D of this procedure.

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requested. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such grievance. LEVEL A. Level 1: Within three five (35) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved partystaff member. Within two five (25) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B 2 within ten five (105) days of the receipt of an any answer given at this level. LEVEL B. . Level 2: Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A I and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten five (105) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level level, the grievance may be referred to Xxxxx 0, the School Board. Level C. LEVEL C. 3: Within ten fourteen (1014) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School hearing shall be in non-public session at the request of the grievant. The Board will thereafter thereafter, within ten fourteen (1014) days of such hearing hearing, give its answer, board in writing. If the grievance remains unsettled is still not settled, the matter may be referred to arbitration by the Association as set forth in Level 4 of this procedure. Level 4: If the matter is referred to arbitration, then the parties shall first attempt to agree on a mutually acceptable arbitrator. If they are unable to do so within ten (10) days of the receipt Association’s request for arbitration, then either party shall apply to the American Arbitration Association to name an arbitrator under the rules and procedure of the answer service. The arbitrator shall use his/her best efforts to arbitrate the grievance, including matters of procedural and substantive arbitrability, but he/she shall have no power to add to or subtract from, alter, or modify any of the said provisions. The arbitrator shall thereafter submit a written decision to both parties. The arbitrator’s decision, which must be in writing and contain the reasons and basis for the decision, shall be binding on both parties. However, it is understood that either party may elect to exercise their right of review as set forth provided by RSA 542, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference. The parties agree to share equally in Level D the compensation and expenses of this procedurethe arbitrator.

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requested. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such grievance. LEVEL A. Level 1: Within three five (35) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved partystaff member. Within two five (25) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B 2 within ten five (105) days of the receipt of an any answer given at this level. LEVEL B. . Level 2: Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A I and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten five (105) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level level, the grievance may be referred to Xxxxx 0, the School Board. Level C. LEVEL C. 3: Within ten fourteen (1014) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School hearing shall be in non-public session at the request of the grievant. The Board will thereafter thereafter, within ten fourteen (1014) days of such hearing hearing, give its answer, in writing. If the grievance remains unsettled is still not settled, the matter may be referred to arbitration by the Association as set forth in Level 4 of this procedure. Level 4: If the matter is referred to arbitration, then the parties shall first attempt to agree on a mutually acceptable arbitrator. If they are unable to do so within ten (10) days of the receipt Association’s request for arbitration, then either party shall apply to the American Arbitration Association to name an arbitrator under the rules and procedure of the answer service. The arbitrator shall use his/her best efforts to arbitrate the grievance, including matters of procedural and substantive arbitrability, but he/she shall have no power to add to or subtract from, alter, or modify any of the said provisions. The arbitrator shall thereafter submit a written decision to both parties. The arbitrator’s decision, which must be in writing and contain the reasons and basis for the decision, shall be binding on both parties. However, it is understood that either party may elect to exercise their right of review as set forth provided by RSA 542, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference. The parties agree to share equally in Level D the compensation and expenses of this procedurethe arbitrator.

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged specific violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requestedthis Agreement. It shall also set forth names, dates dates, and any other related facts, facts which will provide a sound basis for a complete understanding of any such grievance. LEVEL A. . A grievance must be filed within forty-five (45) consecutive days of the time the grievant knew or should have known of the facts giving rise to the grievance. Within three (3) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal building principal, or his designee who shall be an administrator, will meet with the aggrieved partyteacher. Within two (2) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal principal, or the principal's designee, shall give his an answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B within ten (10) days from receipt of the receipt of an answer given rendered at this level. LEVEL , the grievance shall be referred to Level B. Within five ten (510) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Assistant Superintendent (or his designee) shall for Keene will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Assistant Superintendent shall give his answer respond in writing within five seven (57) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level level, the grievance may shall be referred to Level C. LEVEL C. However, a teacher or the Board may elect to skip Level C and refer the grievance directly to Level D. Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing meet with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter shall give its answer within seven (7) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days from receipt of such hearing give its answer. If the answer rendered at this level, the grievance may be referred to Level D. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, if the grievance remains unsettled unsettled, then the matter may be referred by the Association to arbitration within ten (10) days of the receipt of the answer binding arbitration, but excluding issues which are managerial prerogatives as set forth in Level D RSA 273 A-1: 11. If the matter is referred to arbitration, then the parties shall apply to the American Arbitration Association, or the Association and the Board may mutually agree upon an Arbitrator. In arbitrating a grievance, the arbitrator shall have no power or authority to do other than interpret and apply the provisions of this procedureAgreement. The arbitrator shall have no power to add or subtract from, alter, or modify any of the said provisions. The arbitrator shall, thereafter, submit a decision to both parties. Either party may appeal the arbitrator’s decision to Supreme Court in accordance with the provisions of RSA 542.

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged specific violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requestedagreement. It shall also set forth names, dates dates, and any other related facts, facts which will provide a sound basis for a complete understanding of any such grievance. LEVEL A. grievance and must be filed within thirty (30) days of the time the alleged violation either became known or should have become known to the employee. All references to days in Levels A through D are calendar. Within three ten (310) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal shall appropriate administrator will meet with the aggrieved partyemployee. Within two ten (210) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal administrator shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B within ten (10) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL B. Within five ten (510) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five ten (510) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level level, the grievance may be referred to Level C. LEVEL C. If the grievance remains unsettled, then the grievance shall be referred to the School Board. Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this levelthe School Board, the School Board will hold a hearing meet with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter within ten (10) days of such hearing shall give its answer. If the grievance remains unsettled the matter may be referred to arbitration answer within ten (10) days of the receipt of the answer as set forth in Level D of this procedure.fifteen

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged specific violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requestedAgreement. It shall also set forth names, dates dates, and any other related facts, facts which will provide a sound basis for a complete understanding of any such grievance. LEVEL A. . A grievance to be considered under this procedure must be initiated within thirty (30) calendar days of the date the employee knew or should have known of the action which gives rise to his/her claim. Failure to initiate a grievance within this time will make the grievance null and void. Level A: Within three (3) days of receipt of a formal grievancegrievance the building principal, if at grades K through 6, or the Building Principal department head, if at grades 7 through 12, shall meet with the aggrieved partyteacher. Within two (2) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal principal or department head shall give his answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B within ten five (105) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL B. Level B: Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (superintendent, if at grades K through 6, or his designee) shall the principal, if at grades 7 through 12, will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent principal or the superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten five (105) days from of receipt of the answer rendered at this level level, the grievance may, in the instance of grades K through 6, be referred to Level D. In the instance of grades 7 through 12, may be referred to Level C. Level C: Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the superintendent will meet with the participants of Level B and examine the facts of the grievance. The superintendent shall give his/her answer within seven (7) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within five (5) days of receipt of the answer rendered at this level, the grievance may be referred to Level C. LEVEL C. D. Level D: Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing meet with the participants of Level A and B C and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter give its answer within ten five (105) days of any such hearing give its answermeeting. If the grievance remains unsettled the matter may be referred to arbitration is not settled at this level, then within ten five (105) days of the receipt of the answer as set forth in rendered at this level, the grievance may be referred to Level D E. Level E: If the grievance remains unsettled, then the matter may be referred by the Association to binding arbitration. If the matter is referred to binding arbitration, then the parties shall apply to the AAA to name an arbitrator under the rules and procedures of the AAA. The arbitrator shall use his/her best efforts to arbitrate the grievance, but he/she shall have no power or authority to do other than interpret and apply the provisions of this procedureAgreement, and he/she shall have no power to add to or subtract from, alter, or modify any of the said provisions. The arbitrator shall thereafter submit a decision to both parties. The arbitrator’s decision shall be binding on both parties. The parties agree to share equally in the compensation and expense of the arbitrator.

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state Agreement. Grievances must be initiated within six months of when the remedy requestedgrievant knew or should have known of the action complained of. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, which The Association will provide a sound basis for complete understanding identify the class of any such grievance. LEVEL A. affected employees in class action grievances. Level A: Within three ten (310) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved partyteacher. Within two ten (210) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal shall give his an answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B within ten (10) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL B. Level B: Within five ten (510) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his an answer within five ten (510) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level level, the grievance may be referred to Level C. LEVEL C. C, the School Board. Level C: Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing with the participants of Level A Levels B and B C and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter thereafter, within ten (10) days of such hearing hearing, give its answer. If the grievance remains unsettled is still not settled, the matter may be referred to arbitration within ten (10) days of the receipt of the answer as set forth in Level D of this procedure. Level D: Except as otherwise provided in this Article IX, if the grievance remains unsettled then the matter may be referred by the Association to arbitration. If the matter is referred to arbitration, then the parties shall apply to the American Arbitration Association or other mutually agreed upon arbitration service to name an arbitrator under the rules and procedures of the service. The arbitrator's power and authority shall be limited to interpretation and application of the provisions of this Agreement and the arbitrator shall have no power or authority to add to, subtract from, alter, or modify any of the provisions of this Agreement, and finally, the arbitrator shall have no power or authority to order the reinstatement of any teacher who is dismissed or non-renewed by the School Board. The arbitrator shall thereafter submit a decision to both parties. The arbitrator's decision shall be binding on both parties. The parties agree to share equally in the compensation and expense of the arbitrator.

Formal Procedure. A grievance must be initiated within thirty (30) school days of the date of the event(s) which gives rise to the alleged grievance. The written grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requestedAgreement. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such action requested to correct the grievance. LEVEL A. . L xxxx X. Within three five (35) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved partyemployee. Within two five (25) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to the Superintendent at Level B within ten five (105) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level, or, if no answer is given, within ten (10) days of its submission to this level. LEVEL B. L xxxx X. Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level the grievance it may be referred to the School Board at Level C. LEVEL C. C within five (5) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. L xxxx X. Within ten twenty (1020) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold conduct a hearing with the participants of Level A and B and to examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter shall give its answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level the Union has the right to submit the dispute to arbitration and shall so notify the School Board of its intent to do so within ten (10) days from receipt of such hearing give its answerthe answer rendered at this level. L xxxx X. If the grievance remains unsettled unsettled, then the matter may be referred to arbitration within ten (10) days of by the receipt of the answer as set forth in Level D of this procedure.Union to

Formal Procedure. A grievance must be filed within thirty (30) days from the date on which the grievant knew of the incident giving rise to the grievance. The grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requestedAgreement. It shall also set forth names, dates dates, and any other related facts, which will provide a sound basis for a complete understanding of any such grievance. LEVEL A. . Within three (3) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal building principal shall meet with the aggrieved partyteacher. Within two (2) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal principal shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may must be referred to Level B within ten five (105) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL B. Failure to refer a grievance to the next level shall be considered acceptance of the decision. Within five ten (510) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five ten (510) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days from the receipt of the answer rendered at this level level, the grievance may must be referred to Level C. LEVEL C. C, the School Board, by certified mail to the Chairperson of the School Board in care of the Superintendent of Schools. Direct communication with school board members is prohibited on this matter. Failure to refer a grievance to the next level shall be considered acceptance of the decision. Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing with the participants of Level Levels A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter thereafter, within ten (10) days of such hearing hearing, give its answer. If the grievance remains unsettled is still not settled, the matter may must be referred to arbitration within ten (10) days of the receipt of the answer as set forth fourth in Level D of this procedure. Failure to refer a grievance to the next level shall be considered acceptance of the decision. Except as otherwise provided in this Article IX, if the grievance remains unsettled then the matter may be referred by the Association to arbitration within twenty (20) days of notification of the decision rendered at Level C. If the matter is referred to arbitration, then the parties shall apply to the American Arbitration Association to name an arbitrator under the rules and procedures then obtaining of the service. The arbitrator's power and authority shall be limited to interpretation and application of the provisions of this Agreement and he/she shall have no power or authority to add to, subtract from, alter, or modify any of the provisions of this Agreement and finally, he/she shall have no power or authority to order the reinstatement of any teacher who is dismissed or non-renewed by the Board except with respect to reduction in force or return from an authorized leave granted by the Board. The arbitrator shall thereafter submit a decision to both parties. The parties agree to share equally in the compensation and expense of the arbitrator.

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requested. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, facts which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such grievance. LEVEL A. Within three (3) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved party. Within two (2) days following any such meeting with the Principal shall give his answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B within ten (10) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL B. Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level the grievance may be referred to Level C. LEVEL C. Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing shall meet with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter shall give its answer in writing within ten (10) days of any such hearing give its answermeeting. If the grievance remains unsettled the matter is not settled at this level, then it may be referred by the Association to arbitration within ten (10) days of the receipt of the answer as set forth in under Level D of this procedure.

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requested. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such grievance. LEVEL A. Within three (3) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved party. Within two (2) days following any such meeting with the Principal shall give his answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B within ten (10) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL B. Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level the grievance may be referred to Level C. LEVEL C. Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter within ten (10) days of such hearing give its answer. If the grievance remains unsettled the matter may be referred to arbitration within ten (10) days of the receipt of the answer as set forth in Level D of this procedure.

Formal Procedure. A grievance must be initiated within thirty (30) school days of the date of the event(s) which gives rise to the alleged grievance. The written grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requestedAgreement. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such action requested to correct the grievance. LEVEL Level A. Within three five (35) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved partybargaining unit member. Within two five (25) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to the Superintendent at Level B within ten five (105) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL , or, if no answer is given, within ten (10) days of its submission to this level. Level B. Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to the School Board at Level C within five (5) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. Level C. Within twenty (20) days of the grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will conduct a hearing to examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board shall give its answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, the Association has the right to submit the dispute to arbitration and shall so notify the School Board of its intent to do so within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level the grievance may be referred to level. Level C. LEVEL C. Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter within ten (10) days of such hearing give its answer. D. If the grievance remains unsettled unsettled, then the matter may be referred by the Association to arbitration within ten arbitration. If the matter is referred to arbitration, the parties shall apply to the American Arbitration Association (10) days AAA), or by mutual agreement, and select an arbitrator to hear the case under the rules and procedures of the receipt AAA service. The scope of the answer as set forth in Level D arbitrator’s authority shall be limited to interpretation and application of the terms of this procedureagreement and issues of procedural and substantive arbitrability. S/he shall have no power to add to or subtract from, alter, or modify any of the said provisions. The arbitrator’s decision shall be binding on both parties, provided either party may appeal matters of law to an appropriate court. The parties agree to share equally in all expenses and fees of the arbitrator.

Formal Procedure. A grievance must be initiated within thirty (30) school days of the date of the event(s) which gives rise to the alleged grievance. The written grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requestedAgreement. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such action requested to correct the grievance. LEVEL Level A. Within three five (35) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved partyemployee. Within two five (25) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to the Superintendent at Level B within ten five (105) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL , or, if no answer is given, within ten (10) days of its submission to this level. Level B. Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to the School Board at Level C within five (5) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. Level C. Within twenty (20) days of the grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will conduct a hearing to examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board shall give its answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level the Association has the right to submit the dispute to arbitration and shall so notify the School Board of its intent to do so within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level the grievance may be referred to level. Level C. LEVEL C. Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter within ten (10) days of such hearing give its answer. D. If the grievance remains unsettled unsettled, then the matter may be referred by the Association to arbitration within ten arbitration. If the matter is referred to arbitration, the parties shall apply to the American Arbitration Association (10) days AAA), or by mutual agreement, and select an arbitrator to hear the case under the rules and procedures of the receipt AAA service. The scope of the answer as set forth in Level D arbitrator’s authority shall be limited to interpretation and application of the terms of this procedureagreement and issues of procedural and substantive arbitrability. He/she shall have no power to add to or subtract from, alter, or modify any of the said provisions. The arbitrator’s decision shall be binding on both parties, provided either party may appeal matters of law to an appropriate court. The parties agree to share equally in all expenses and fees of the arbitrator.

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requestedLevel One. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such grievance. LEVEL A. Within three fourteen (314) days of the receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal building principal shall meet with the aggrieved partystaff member. Within two fourteen (214) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal principal shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred (in writing), to Level B level two within ten fourteen (1014) days of the receipt of an any answer given at this level. LEVEL B. Level Two. Within five fourteen (514) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (of Schools or his designee) shall his/her designee will meet with the participants of Level A level one and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee shall give his his/her answer (in writing) within five fourteen (514) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten fourteen (101 4) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level level, the grievance may be referred to level three, the School Board. Level C. LEVEL C. Three. Within ten fourteen (1014) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter thereafter, within ten fourteen (1014) days of such hearing hearing, give its answer, in writing. If the grievance remains unsettled is still not settled, the matter may be referred to arbitration within ten (10) days of by the receipt of the answer Association as set forth in Level D level four of this procedure.

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requestedLevel 1. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such grievance. LEVEL A. Within three five (35) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal building principal shall meet with the aggrieved partyemployee and/or a grievance representative. Within two three (23) days following following, any such meeting with meeting, the Principal principal shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance aggrieved person is not settled satisfied with the disposition of this grievance at this levelLevel One, then it may be referred to Level B or if no decision has been rendered within ten (10) school days after presentation of the receipt grievance, the aggrieved person may file the grievance, in writing, with the Chairperson of an answer given the Association's Teacher Rights Committee within five (5) school days after the decision at this levelLevel One or fifteen (15) school days after the grievance was presented, whichever is sooner. LEVEL B. Within five (5) school days after receiving the written grievance, the Chairperson of the Teacher Rights Committee will refer it to the Superintendent of Schools. Level 2. Within five (5) days of a receipt of the grievance being referred to at this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A 1 and examine the facts of the grievance. The , the Superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten five (105) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level the grievance may be referred to Xxxxx 0, the School Board if the Teacher Rights Committee determines that the grievance is meritorious and that appealing it is in the best interests of the school system. Level C. LEVEL C. 3. Within ten fifteen (1015) days of a receipt of the grievance being referred to at this level, the School Board will hold a hearing with the participants of Level A and B participants, and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter hereafter, within ten (10) days of such hearing hearing, give its answer, in writing. If the grievance remains unsettled is still not settled, the matter may be referred to arbitration by the Association as set forth in Level 4 of this procedure. Level 4. If the matter is referred to arbitration, then the parties shall first attempt to agree on a mutually acceptable arbitrator. If they are unable to do so within ten (10) days of the receipt Association’s request for arbitration, then either party shall apply to the American Arbitration Association to name an arbitrator under the rules and procedures of the answer as set forth service. The arbitrator shall use his/her best efforts to arbitrate the grievance, but he/she shall have no power to add to or subtract from, alter, or modify, any of the said provisions. The arbitrator shall hereafter submit a written decision to both parties within thirty (30) calendar days. The arbitrator’s decision shall be binding on both parties. The parties agree to share equally in Level D the compensation and expenses of this procedurethe arbitrator.

Formal Procedure. A grievance must be initiated within thirty (30) school days of the date of the event(s) which gives rise to the alleged grievance. The written grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requestedAgreement. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such action requested to correct the grievance. LEVEL Level A. Within three five (35) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved partybargaining unit member. Within two five (25) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to the Superintendent at Level B within ten five (105) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level, or, if no answer is given, within ten (10) days of its submission to this level. LEVEL Level B. Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to the School Board at Level C within five (5) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. Level C. Within twenty (20) days of the grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will conduct a hearing to examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board shall give its answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level the Association has the right to submit the dispute to arbitration and shall so notify the School Board of its intent to do so within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level the grievance may be referred to Level C. LEVEL C. Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter within ten (10) days of such hearing give its answer. If the grievance remains unsettled the matter may be referred to arbitration within ten (10) days of the receipt of the answer as set forth in Level D of this procedure.

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requested. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, facts which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such grievance. LEVEL A. Within three (3) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved party. Within two (2) days following any such meeting with the Principal shall give his answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B within ten (10) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL B. Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level the grievance may be referred to Level C. LEVEL C. Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing shall meet with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter shall give its answer in writing within ten (10) days of any such hearing give its answermeeting. If the grievance remains unsettled the matter is not settled at this level, then it may be referred by the Association to arbitration within ten (10) days of the receipt of the answer as set forth in under Level D of this procedure.

Formal Procedure. A grievance must be initiated within thirty (30) school days of the date of the event(s) which gives rise to the alleged grievance. The written grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requestedAgreement. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such action requested to correct the grievance. LEVEL Level A. Within three five (35) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved partyemployee. Within two five (25) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to the Superintendent at Level B within ten five (105) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL , or, if no answer is given, within ten (10) days of its submission to this level. Level B. Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance 23 is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to the School Board at Level C within five (5) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. Level C. Within twenty (20) days of the grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will conduct a hearing to examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board shall give its answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then level the Association has the right to submit the dispute to arbitration and shall so notify the School Board of its intent to do so within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level the grievance may be referred to level. Level C. LEVEL C. Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter within ten (10) days of such hearing give its answer. D. If the grievance remains unsettled unsettled, then the matter may be referred by the Association to arbitration within ten arbitration. If the matter is referred to arbitration, the parties shall apply to the American Arbitration Association (10) days AAA), or by mutual agreement, and select an arbitrator to hear the case under the rules and procedures of the receipt AAA service. The scope of the answer as set forth in Level D arbitrator’s authority shall be limited to interpretation and application of the terms of this procedureagreement and issues of procedural and substantive arbitrability. He/she shall have no power to add to or subtract from, alter, or modify any of the said provisions. The arbitrator’s decision shall be binding on both parties, provided either party may appeal matters of law to an appropriate court. The parties agree to share equally in all expenses and fees of the arbitrator.

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified specific alleged violation or condition and relief sought with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requested. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such grievanceAgreement. LEVEL A. Within three seven (37) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal building principal shall meet with the aggrieved partyStaff Member. Within two five (25) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal principal shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B within ten five (105) days of the receipt of an any answer given at this level. LEVEL B. Within five ten (510) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five ten (510) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level level, the grievance may be referred to Level C. C, the School Board. LEVEL C. Within ten thirty (1030) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing with the participants of Level Levels A and B and B, examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter within ten (10) days of such hearing give its answergrievance and render a decision. If the grievance remains unsettled is still not settled at this level, then within thirty (30) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level, the matter may be referred to arbitration within ten (10) days of the receipt of the answer as set forth in Level D of this procedure. LEVEL D. If the matter is referred to arbitration, the parties shall first attempt to agree on a mutually acceptable arbitrator. If they are unable to do so within ten (10) days of the Association's request for arbitration, then either party may apply to the American Arbitration Association or the Public Employee Labor Relations Board to name an arbitrator under the rules and procedures of the service. The arbitrator shall use his/her best efforts to arbitrate the grievance, but he/she shall have no power or authority to do other than interpret and apply the provisions of this Agreement and he/she shall have no power to add to or subtract from, alter, or modify any of the said provisions. The arbitrator shall thereafter submit a decision to both parties. The arbitrator's decision shall be binding on both parties. The parties agree to share equally in the compensation and expenses of the arbitrator. The arbitrator's decision may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of RSA 542.

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requestedAgreement. The grievance must be submitted in writing within 100 days of said violation or condition. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, facts which will provide a sound basis for a complete understanding of any such grievance. . LEVEL A. A: Within three five (35) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved partyteacher. Within two five (25) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B within ten five (105) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL B. B: Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten five (105) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level the grievance may be referred to Level C. LEVEL C. C: Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing meet with the participants of Level A and B and the Superintendent to examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter shall give its answer within ten (10) days of any such hearing give its answermeeting. If the grievance remains unsettled the matter may be referred to arbitration is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days of the receipt of the answer as set forth in Level D of this procedure.ten

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged specific violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requestedContract Agreement. It shall also set forth names, dates and dates, any other related facts, and the remedy sought, which will provide a sound basis for a complete understanding of any such grievance. LEVEL A. . Level A Within three (3) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal building principal, if at grades K through 8, or the department head, if at grades 9 through 12, shall meet with the aggrieved partyteacher. Within two (2) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal principal or the department head shall give his their answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B within ten five (105) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL B. Level B Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to at this level, the Superintendent (superintendent, if at grades K through 8, or his designee) shall the principal, if at grades 9 through 12, will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent principal or superintendent shall give his their answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten five (105) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level level, the grievance may, in the instance of grades K through 8, be referred to Level D. In the instance of grades 9 through 12, the grievance may be referred to Level C. LEVEL C. Level C Within ten five (105) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board superintendent will hold a hearing meet with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter superintendent shall give their answer within ten seven (107) days of any such hearing give its answermeeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within five (5) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level, the grievance may be referred to Level D. Level D If the grievance remains unsettled unsettled, then the matter may be referred by the Association to arbitration. The parties shall then apply to the American Arbitration Association, or, if mutually agreed upon, the New Hampshire Public Employees Labor Relations Board, to name an arbitrator under their rules and procedures. No new grounds or evidence shall be presented in arbitration within ten (10) days that has not been made known to the Board or Association prior to the arbitration hearing. The arbitrator shall use their best efforts to arbitrate the grievance, including issues of procedural and substantive arbitrability, but they shall have no power or authority to do other than interpret and apply the provisions of this Agreement and they shall have no power to add or subtract from, alter, or modify any of the receipt said provisions. The arbitrator shall not hold hearings for more than one grievance unless mutually agreed to by both parties. That is, multiple grievances before the same arbitrator will not be allowed; however, the same arbitrator may hear a grievance filed by a group of teachers alleging the identical contract violation. The arbitrator shall thereafter submit a decision to both parties. The parties agree to share equally in the compensation and expense of the answer arbitrator. The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding upon both parties. However, both parties shall have a right to appeal to the New Hampshire Courts under the provisions of Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 542, as set forth in Level D amended. It is hereby specifically agreed by the Board and the Association that this Agreement and Grievance Procedures Article are subject to the provisions of this procedureNew Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 542, as amended.

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requestedAgreement. The grievance must be submitted in writing within 100 days of said violation or condition. It shall also set forth names, dates dates, and any other related facts, facts which will provide a sound basis for a complete understanding of any such grievance. . LEVEL A. A: Within three ten (310) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved partyteacher. Within two ten (210) days following any such meeting with meeting, the Principal shall give his his/her answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B within ten (10) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL B. B: Within five ten (510) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall will meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his his/her answer within five ten (510) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level level, the grievance may be referred to Level C. LEVEL C. C: Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing meet with the participants of Level A and B and the Superintendent to examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter shall give its answer within ten (10) days of any such hearing give its answermeeting. If the grievance remains unsettled the matter may be referred to arbitration is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days of the receipt of the answer as set forth in Level D of this procedure.ten

Formal Procedure. The grievance shall state the specified alleged violation or condition with proper reference to the contract Agreement and state the remedy requested. It shall also set forth names, dates and any other related facts, facts which will provide a sound basis for complete understanding of any such grievance. LEVEL A. Within three (3) days of receipt of a formal grievance, the Building Principal shall meet with the aggrieved party. Within two (2) days following any such meeting with the Principal shall give his answer in writing. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then it may be referred to Level B within ten (10) days of the receipt of an answer given at this level. LEVEL B. Within five (5) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the Superintendent (or his designee) shall meet with the participants of Level A and examine the facts of the grievance. The Superintendent shall give his answer within five (5) days of any such meeting. If the grievance is not settled at this level, then within ten (10) days from receipt of the answer rendered at this level the grievance may be referred to Level C. LEVEL C. Within ten (10) days of a grievance being referred to this level, the School Board will hold a hearing shall meet with the participants of Level A and B and examine the facts of the grievance. The School Board will thereafter shall give its answer in writing within ten (10) days of any such hearing give its answermeeting. If the grievance remains unsettled the matter is not settled at this level, then it may be referred by the Association to arbitration within ten (10) days of the receipt of the answer as set forth in under Level D of this procedure.