Common use of Initiating and Processing Clause in Contracts

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. B. Step 1. The grievant shall institute the grievance within twenty (20) days following the occurrence of the event complained of or within twenty (20) days of the date when the grievant might reasonably have ascertained the occurrence of such event, by submitting a written statement to the building principal involved. Such written statement shall include: 1. The exact nature of the grievance. 2. The act(s) complained of and when they occurred. 3. The identity of the employee(s) involved in the grievance. 4. The specific section(s) or provision(s) of this Agreement that are claimed to have been violated and the manner in which the act(s) complained of violate the Agreement. The written statement may be amended up to five days after receipt of the written decision from the Superintendent required at Step 2, but not to add additional sections or provisions claimed to have been violated or to add any new events or acts claimed to be in violation of the Agreement. 5. The remedy sought. The building principal shall have ten (10) days in which to hold the meeting and ten (10) days following such meeting to present a written explanation of his or her position on the grievance to the grievant and to the Association. C. Step

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. B. Step 1. The grievant shall institute the grievance within twenty (20) days following the occurrence of the event complained of or within twenty (20) days of the date when the grievant might reasonably have ascertained the occurrence of such event, by submitting a written statement to the building principal involved. Such written statement shall include: 1. The exact nature of the grievance. 2. The act(s) complained of and when they occurred. 3. The identity of the employee(s) involved in the grievance. 4. The specific section(s) or provision(s) of this Agreement that are claimed to have been violated and the manner in which the act(s) complained of violate the Agreement. The written statement may be amended up to five days after receipt of the written decision from the Superintendent required at Step 2, but not to add additional sections or provisions claimed to have been violated or to add any new events or acts claimed to be in violation of the Agreement. 5. The remedy sought. The building principal shall have ten (10) days in which to hold the meeting and ten (10) days following such meeting to present a written explanation of his or her position on the grievance to the grievant and to the Association. C. Step

Initiating and Processing. A. ‌ (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 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. B. (b) Step 1. The grievant shall institute the grievance within twenty (20) days following the occurrence of the event complained of or within twenty (20) days of the date when the grievant might reasonably have ascertained the occurrence of such event, by submitting a written statement to the building principal immediate supervisor involved. Such written statement shall include: (1. ) The exact nature of the grievance. (2. ) The act(s) complained of and when they occurred. (3. ) The identity of the employee(s) involved in the grievance. (4. ) The specific section(s) or provision(s) of this Agreement that are claimed to have been violated and the manner in which the identified act(s) complained of violate violated the Agreement. The written statement may be amended up to five (5) days after receipt of the written decision from the Superintendent required at Step 2, but not to add additional sections or provisions claimed to have been violated or to add any new events or acts claimed to be in violation of the Agreement. (5. ) The remedy sought. The building principal immediate supervisor shall have ten (10) days in which to hold the meeting and ten (10) days following such meeting to present a written explanation of his or his/her position on the grievance to the grievant and to the AssociationUnion. C. Step(c) Step 2. Should the grievant be dissatisfied with the immediate supervisor's decision, he/she may petition within ten (10) days thereafter to be heard by the Superintendent. The Superintendent will present within fifteen (15) days after such hearing a written decision on the grievance to the grievant and to the Union President. If the event complained of shall be the result of an action by the Superintendent, other Central Office Personnel, or the Board, the grievance will be initiated at Step 2. (d) Step 3. If the grievance is not settled at Step 2, then the Union, within ten

Initiating and Processing. A. (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 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. B. (b) Step 1. The grievant shall institute the grievance within twenty (20) days following the occurrence of the event complained of or within twenty (20) days of the date when the grievant might reasonably have ascertained the occurrence of such event, by submitting a written statement to the building principal immediate supervisor involved. Such written statement shall include: (1. ) The exact nature of the grievance. (2. ) The act(s) complained of and when they occurred. (3. ) The identity of the employee(s) involved in the grievance. (4. ) The specific section(s) or provision(s) of this Agreement that are claimed to have been violated and the manner in which the identified act(s) complained of violate violated the Agreement. The written statement may be amended up to five (5) days after receipt of the written decision from the Superintendent required at Step 2, but not to add additional sections or provisions claimed to have been violated or to add any new events or acts claimed to be in violation of the Agreement. (5. ) The remedy sought. The building principal immediate supervisor shall have ten (10) days in which to hold the meeting and ten (10) days following such meeting to present a written explanation of his or his/her position on the grievance to the grievant and to the AssociationUnion. C. Step(c) Step 2. Should the grievant be dissatisfied with the immediate supervisor's decision, he/she may petition within ten (10) days thereafter to be heard by the Superintendent. The Superintendent will present within fifteen (15) days after such hearing a written decision on the grievance to the grievant and to the Union President. If the event complained of shall be the result of an action by the Superintendent, other Central Office Personnel, or the Board, the grievance will be initiated at Step 2. (d) Step 3. If the grievance is not settled at Step 2, then the Union, within ten (10) days after the date of the receipt of the written answer from the Superintendentmay submit the grievance to binding arbitration. The Arbitrator shall be selected pursuant to the procedures of the American Arbitration Union. (1) Grievance arbitration meetings will be scheduled in sequential order. However, no previously scheduled meeting or hearing need be delayed in sequential order if a prior grievance is rescheduled. (2) No more than one (1) grievance at any one time shall be referred to the Arbitrator unless otherwise stipulated by an agreement between the parties. (3) Only grievances which involve an alleged violation of a specific section or provision of this Agreement which are processed in the manner and within the time line provided herein shall be subject to arbitration. (4) The jurisdiction of the Arbitrator is limited to: (a) Interpretation of the specific term(s) of this Agreement which are applicable to the particular issue presented to the Arbitrator. (b) The rendering of a decision or award which in no way modifies, adds to, subtracts from, changes, or amends any term or condition of this agreement or which is in conflict with any of the provisions of this Agreement. (5) The fees and expenses of the Arbitrator shall be paid one-half (1/2) by each party.The decision of the Arbitrator within the limits herein prescribed shall be final and binding subject to judicial review. (6) Neither party shall disclose in any manner to the Arbitrator any information concerning previous offers of settlement made by the other party. (7) Any grievance not processed within the time limits specified herein shall be deemed finally closed, unless the parties otherwise mutually agree in writing.