Level 1 – Informal Clause Samples
Level 1 – Informal. Within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of an alleged grievance, as defined above, or thirty (30) days of the date when the Grievant or Association had reasonable opportunity to be aware of the alleged grievance, the Grievant may discuss the grievance with the immediate administrative supervisor. The Grievant may request Association representation.
Level 1 – Informal. The parties acknowledge that it is most desirable for a bargaining unit member and his/her superior to resolve problems through free and informal communication. Should such informal processes fail to satisfy the Superintendent or designee and bargaining unit member, then a grievance may be processed as follows: If the complaint is not resolved in the initial meeting, the employee must present the grievance in writing within seven (7) calendar days to the Superintendent, who will arrange a meeting within fourteen (14) calendar days. The association's representative, the Superintendent and/or designee and the grievant shall be present at the meeting. The Board's representative must provide a written answer on the grievance within seven (7) calendar days following the above meeting. If an administrator is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance in Step 2, the grievance may be transmitted to the Board of Education by filing a copy with the secretary or other designee of the Board and a copy to the Superintendent of Schools within seven (7) calendar days of the receipt of the written answer in Level 2. The Board or subcommittee of the Board will meet within two calendar weeks; may hold a hearing on the grievance; review such grievance in Executive Session; or give such consideration as it shall deem appropriate. Disposition shall be furnished to the administrator and Association within seven (7) calendar days of such meeting. If the grievance as defined in Section 1 of this Article is unresolved in Level 3, the Association may request Mediation with MERC.
Level 1 – Informal. If a teacher or the Association feels a grievance has occurred, the aggrieved party or the Association will not later than 25 days after gaining knowledge of the event causing the problem, or not later than 25 days from the time the aggrieved party should have known of the event causing the problem, try to solve it informally by talking with the immediate supervisor. The supervisor shall respond informally not later than ten days of the initiation of the informal discussion.
Level 1 – Informal a. Within 20 days after the occurrence giving rise to the grievance, the grievant must meet with the Superintendent/Principal regarding their concerns. During the meeting, the grievant shall identify the alleged contract term in question and their concerns. The parties shall discuss possible ways to address the concerns. Both parties may take up to five (5) days to consider the discussion and possible resolutions. If agreement is reached, then it shall be confirmed in writing and the matter will be closed. If there is no resolution within five (5) days of the meeting, then the grievant may proceed to Level 2.
Level 1 – Informal a. If a complaint is made against a classified employee, the administrator will meet with the employee within seven (7) working days after receiving the complaint in order to resolve the complaint.
b. This timeline may be extended by the number of days the employee or administrator is absent during the seven (7) days following the complaint.
c. If the complaint is not resolved in this meeting, then the administrator may process the complaint according to Level 2 - Formal. However, complaints that are apparently resolved at Level 1 - Informal may be referenced if a subsequent complaint occurs within twelve (12) months of the original complaint and if a subsequent complaint demonstrates a repeating pattern of behavior.
d. Any complaint which is not discussed within the required time shall not be considered in the employee’s evaluation, nor shall it be placed in their personnel file.
Level 1 – Informal. 12 Before filing a formal grievance, the grievant shall attempt to resolve it by an 13 informal conference with the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) days 14 after the occurrence or within fifteen (15) days of the date the grievant became 15 aware of the act or omission giving rise to the grievance.
Level 1 – Informal a. Except in the case of a discharge, the affected employee and/or the Association representative shall discuss informally with the immediate supervisor any complaint arising out of the interpretation of the terms of this agreement before filing a formal complaint. The aggrieved will first discuss the grievance within ten (10) working days of his/her knowledge of the grievance, either individually or accompanied by a representative, with the objective of solving the matter informally. The immediate supervisor shall communicate his/her decision within five (5) days. The Association shall be allowed to exhaust informal discussions before the filing of any formal grievance without affecting grievance timelines. The grievant shall specify the relief or remedy sought at this time.
Level 1 – Informal. Within ten working days of the alleged violation, the grievant will then discuss his/her grievance with the Superintendent either directly or with an Association representative in an attempt to resolve the concern informally. The Superintendent may confer with all parties in interest and shall not be limited to conducting necessary consultations with the aggrieved party or his/her representative present. If the member submits the concern through a representative, the member will be present during the discussion of the grievance.