Common use of Grievance Principles and Rights Clause in Contracts

Grievance Principles and Rights. 1. Every employee and the Association covered by this agreement will have the right to present grievances. Procedures leading to non-renewal of a provisional certificated employee and non-renewal of a provisional certificated employee will not be grievable. 2. All grievances will be submitted in writing, and will contain not less than the following information: a. The party to whom the grievance is addressed. b. The grievant’s name, address and home telephone number. c. The grievant’s position with the District. d. A description of the procedures which have previously been taken by the grievant. e. A specific identification of the grievance, including identification of the portion of the contract involved in the grievance and a clear statement of the facts which give rise to the grievance. f. The relief which the grievant is seeking. g. The grievance must be signed by the grievant. 3. Any grievant who will not timely file or pursue a grievance in accordance with these procedures or within the time specified, waives the right to pursue such a grievance and will be barred from pursuing or further appeal of such grievance with the added provision that the time limits may be extended by mutual agreement. 4. If, after timely filing a grievance, appropriate action is not taken by the administrator required to take action, the grievant may proceed to and appeal the grievance to the next appropriate level. 5. No individual who participates in a grievance procedure as a grievant or otherwise will be subject to discipline or reprisal because of any such participation. 6. Nothing in this grievance procedure or agreement will be construed to prevent any individual from discussing a problem with the supervisor, building administrator or the chief administrative officers of the District. 7. No grievance will be adjusted in such a manner that it would constitute a violation of the terms of this agreement or be inconsistent with the terms of this agreement.

Grievance Principles and Rights. ‌ 1. Every employee and the Association covered by this agreement will have the right to present grievances. Procedures leading to non-renewal of a provisional certificated employee and non-renewal of a provisional certificated employee will not be grievable. 2. All grievances will be submitted in writing, and will contain not less than the following information: a. The party to whom the grievance is addressed. b. The grievant’s name, address and home telephone number. c. The grievant’s position with the District. d. A description of the procedures which have previously been taken by the grievant. e. A specific identification of the grievance, including identification of the portion of the contract involved in the grievance and a clear statement of the facts which give rise to the grievance. f. The relief which the grievant is seeking. g. The grievance must be signed by the grievant. 3. Any grievant who will not timely file or pursue a grievance in accordance with these procedures or within the time specified, waives the right to pursue such a grievance and will be barred from pursuing or further appeal of such grievance with the added provision that the time limits may be extended by mutual agreement. 4. If, after timely filing a grievance, appropriate action is not taken by the administrator required to take action, the grievant may proceed to and appeal the grievance to the next appropriate level. 5. No individual who participates in a grievance procedure as a grievant or otherwise will be subject to discipline or reprisal because of any such participation. 6. Nothing in this grievance procedure or agreement will be construed to prevent any individual from discussing a problem with the supervisor, building administrator or the chief administrative officers of the District. 7. No grievance will be adjusted in such a manner that it would constitute a violation of the terms of this agreement or be inconsistent with the terms of this agreement. 8. Implementation of the grievance process should not take precedence over the school program, yet if by mutual consent teacher and administrators schedule meetings, as is normal practice, within the school day, there will be no loss of pay. 9. Nothing in this agreement is meant to imply that an individual cannot discuss questions, concerns or complaints with their immediate supervisor. 10. Notwithstanding the expiration of this agreement, any claim or grievance arising hereunder may be processed through the grievance procedure until resolution.