Initiating and Processing a. Level One - Principal
Initiating and Processing. A. Step One: (Informal Procedure) Any employee having a grievance shall first discuss such grievance with his/her building principal or immediate supervisor. If after the initial meeting with his/her building principal/immediate supervisor a meeting may be set up with the Superintendent to try and settle the grievance at the lowest possible level.
Initiating and Processing. A. The Superintendent and the grievant(s) shall be sent all copies of correspondence. Each party shall have the right to include in its representation at any meeting held pursuant to this Article appropriate witnesses or consultants who shall have the full right to participate as called upon by the inviting party. The grievant shall also have the right to be present and to speak at any and all grievance meetings.
Initiating and Processing. A. First Step: The grievant shall present the grievance in writing within fifteen (15) school days of the occurrence or when the grievant might reasonably have had knowledge thereof to the involved principal, who will arrange for a meeting to take place within five (5) school days after the receipt of the grievance. The Association's representative, the grievant and the involved principal shall be present for the meeting. Within two (2) school days of the meeting, the grievant and the Association shall be provided with the principal’s written response, including reasons for the decision.
Initiating and Processing. A. First Step: The grievant shall present the grievance in writing within fifteen
