Common use of Level Three – School Board Clause in Contracts

Level Three – School Board. a. If a grievance involves a permissive subject of bargaining not covered by the collective bargaining agreement, the aggrieved person, if not satisfied with the Superintendent's disposition of the grievance at Level Two, may appeal the grievance to the Board of Directors of the District. Such appeal shall be made in writing within five (5) days after a decision by the Superintendent, or if no decision has been rendered by the Superintendent within ten (10) days, after the Superintendent's hearing. b. The appeal shall include a copy of the original grievance; the decisions rendered by the principal or immediate supervisor or other administrator and by the Superintendent; a clear, concise statement of the reasons for the appeal; and the specific relief requested. c. The Board of Directors shall hold a hearing on the appeal not later than its second regular meeting following the filing of the notice of appeal from the Superintendent's decision. d. If the Board finds that it cannot reach a proper decision on the record, it may reopen the record for the taking of additional evidence. The Board shall allow time for oral argument by the parties in interest, or their representatives. e. The Board shall render its decision in writing to the parties in interest not later than fifteen (15) days after the close of the hearing. The decision of the Board shall be final and binding on the parties.

Level Three – School Board. a. If a grievance involves a permissive subject of bargaining not covered by the collective bargaining agreement, the aggrieved person, if not satisfied with the Superintendent's disposition of the grievance at Level Two, may appeal the grievance to the Board of Directors of the DistrictBoard. Such appeal shall be made in writing within five (5) days after a decision by the Superintendent, or if no decision has been rendered by the Superintendent within ten (10) days, after the Superintendent's hearing. b. The appeal shall include a copy of the original grievance; the decisions rendered by the principal or immediate supervisor or other administrator and by the Superintendent; a clear, concise statement of the reasons for the appeal; and the specific relief requested. c. The Board of Directors shall hold a hearing on the appeal not later than its second regular meeting following the filing of the notice of appeal from the Superintendent's decision. d. If the Board finds that it cannot reach a proper decision on the record, it may reopen the record for the taking of additional evidence. The Board shall allow time for oral argument by the parties in interest, or their representatives. e. The Board shall render its decision in writing to the parties in interest not later than fifteen (15) days after the close of the hearing. The decision of the Board shall be final and binding on the parties.