Common use of Grievance Procedure: Level One Clause in Contracts

Grievance Procedure: Level One. In the event that an employee believes there is a basis for a grievance, the employee shall first discuss the alleged grievance with his/her supervisor either personally or accompanied by his/her Association representative. The grievance must be filed within fifteen (15) work days of the violation, misinterpretation or misapplication, or within fifteen (15) work days of the discovery thereof. If as a result of the informal discussion with the building supervisor, a grievance still exists, the employee may invoke the formal grievance procedure through the Association on a form provided by the Association representative in each building. A copy of the grievance form shall be delivered to the supervisor. If the grievance involves more than one school building, it may be filed with the superintendent or a representative designated by him/her. Within five (5) work days of receipt of the written grievance, the supervisor shall meet with the Association in an effort to resolve the grievance. The supervisor shall indicate his/her disposition of the grievance in writing within five (5) work days of such meeting and shall furnish a copy thereof to the Association representative and BESP president. If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance or if no disposition has been made within five (5) work days of such meeting (or ten (10) work days from date of filing, whichever shall be later), the grievance shall be transmitted to the superintendent. Within ten (10) work days, the superintendent or his/her designee shall meet with the Association on the grievance and shall indicate his/her disposition of the grievance in writing within five (5) work days of such meeting and shall furnish a copy thereof to the Association representative and the BESP president.