Common use of Informal/Formal Grievance Procedural Steps Clause in Contracts

Informal/Formal Grievance Procedural Steps. A. Level One - Informal Pre-Grievance I. In the event that a teacher or SIEA believes there is a basis for a grievance, the teacher or SIEA shall notify in writing his/her immediate supervisor of the need to discuss a possible grievance, and then shall meet with the immediate supervisor, either individually or accompanied by an ASSOCIATION representative, within five (5) work days of such notification. In the event that the immediate supervisor is absent from the normal work place, this may be extended for up to an additional five (5) workdays. II. While this discussion with the immediate supervisor can and should be an informal effort to resolve the problem, the teacher must inform the immediate supervisor that the subject of the discussion is a possible grievance, in order that the supervisor can discuss the issue in that context and to provide a clear point of reference for subsequent deadlines. III. Within two (2) workdays of the informal discussion, the immediate supervisor shall notify the teacher or SIEA in writing of the disposition of the issue discussed informally. If an ASSOCIATION representative participated in the informal discussion, that representative will also receive a copy of the written disposition. IV. The provisions of Level One - Informal Pre-Grievance may be waived by mutual consent of the grievant and the Superintendent, allowing the grievant to commence the grievance at Level Two - Formal Grievance.

Informal/Formal Grievance Procedural Steps. A. Level One - Informal Pre-Grievance I. In the event that a teacher or SIEA XXXX believes there is a basis for a grievance, the teacher or SIEA shall notify in writing his/her immediate supervisor of the need to discuss a possible grievance, and then shall meet with the immediate supervisor, either individually or accompanied by an ASSOCIATION representative, within five (5) work days of such notification. In the event that the immediate supervisor is absent from the normal work place, this may be extended for up to an additional five (5) workdays. II. While this discussion with the immediate supervisor can and should be an informal effort to resolve the problem, the teacher must inform the immediate supervisor that the subject of the discussion is a possible grievance, in order that the supervisor can discuss the issue in that context and to provide a clear point of reference for subsequent deadlines. III. Within two (2) workdays of the informal discussion, the immediate supervisor shall notify the teacher or SIEA in writing of the disposition of the issue discussed informally. If an ASSOCIATION representative participated in the informal discussion, that representative will also receive a copy of the written disposition. IV. The provisions of Level One - Informal Pre-Grievance may be waived by mutual consent of the grievant and the Superintendent, allowing the grievant to commence the grievance at Level Two - Formal Grievance.