Common use of Level One - Informal Conference With The Immediate Supervisor Clause in Contracts

Level One - Informal Conference With The Immediate Supervisor. 6.3.1 When a certificated employee feels that s/he has a grievance/complaint, s/he should discuss the matter with his/her immediate supervisor or refer it to the Association in an effort to solve the problem informally. The aggrieved employee or the Association and the immediate supervisor should make every effort to resolve the difficulty within fifteen (15) days from the initial statement of the grievance/complaint. Each party should state his/her position clearly and the background reasons for the grievance/complaint should be explored. At least one personal conference between the employee or the Association and the immediate supervisor should occur. Additional conferences should be held prior to Level Two if it appears that resolution of the grievance/complaint may be achieved by informal means. 6.3.2 If, after the informal conference between the immediate supervisor and the employee or the Association, the employee initiating the grievance/complaint is not satisfied with the disposition of the matter, or if the employee feels his/her relationship with the immediate supervisor or the nature of the grievance/complaint is such that s/he cannot reasonably discuss the matter with him/her, s/he shall have the right to have a conferee serve as his/her advocate. 6.3.3 If the aggrieved finds it necessary, s/he may proceed directly to Level Two of the grievance/complaint procedure.