Common use of Formal Steps Clause in Contracts

Formal Steps. 1. Step One: Within twenty (20) working days* after the grievant knew, or reasonably should have known, of the occurrence of the act or omission giving rise to the grievance, the grievant must present the grievance in writing to the immediate administrator. The written grievance shall fully state the facts surrounding the grievance and identify the provisions of this Agreement alleged to have been violated, the circumstances involved, the decision (if any) rendered at the informal conference, and the remedy sought. The statement will be signed and dated by the unit member(s) or by an Association Representative on behalf of the unit member(s). A meeting with the grievant and immediate administrator will be arranged to review and discuss the grievance at a mutually agreed upon time. Such meeting will take place within five (5) working days from the date the written grievance is received by the immediate administrator. The immediate administrator will give a written reply by the end of the fifth working day following the date of the meeting, and the giving of such reply will terminate Step One. 2. Step Two: If the grievance is not settled in Step One, the grievant may present the grievance to the Superintendent or his designee within five (5) working days after the termination of Step One and a meeting will be arranged to review and discuss the grievance. Such a meeting will take place within five (5) working days from the date the grievance is received by the Superintendent or his designee. A written decision shall be rendered by the Superintendent or his designee within five (5) working days from the date of such meeting. Said decision shall be delivered to both the grievant and the Association and such delivery shall terminate Step Two.

Formal Steps. 1. Step One: Within twenty (20) working days* after the grievant knew, or reasonably should have known, of the occurrence of the act or omission giving rise to the grievance, the grievant must present the grievance in writing to the immediate administrator. The written grievance shall fully state the facts surrounding the grievance and identify the provisions of this Agreement alleged to have been violated, the circumstances involved, the decision (if any) rendered at the informal conference, and the remedy sought. The statement will be signed and dated by the unit member(s) or by an Association Representative on behalf of the unit member(s). A meeting with the grievant and immediate administrator will be arranged to review and discuss the grievance at a mutually agreed upon time. Such meeting will take place within five (5) working days from the date the written grievance is received by the immediate administrator. The immediate administrator will give a written reply by the end of the fifth working day following the date of the meeting, and the giving of such reply will terminate Step One. 2. Step Two: If the grievance is not settled in Step One, the grievant may present the grievance to the Superintendent or his designee within five (5) working days after the termination of Step One and a meeting will be arranged to review and discuss the grievance. Such a meeting will take place within five (5) working days from the date the grievance is received by the Superintendent or his designee. A written decision shall be rendered by the Superintendent or his designee within five (5) working days from the date of such meeting. Said decision shall be delivered to both the grievant and the Association and such delivery shall terminate Step Two. 3. Step Three: If the grievance is not settled in Step Two, and the Association desires to proceed further, it shall within ten (10) working days after the termination of Step Two, so notify the District. Within the ten (10) working days following such notice, either the Association or the District may, by notice to the other, cause the matter to be submitted to mediation. If neither party requests mediation, then Step Three is deemed terminated. If mediation is requested, the parties shall contact the State Mediation and Conciliation Service for the assignment of a mediator and schedule the mediation. Unless mutually agreed otherwise, the completion of the mediation process without an agreement shall terminate Step Three.