Common use of Other Provisions Relating to the Grievance Procedure Clause in Contracts

Other Provisions Relating to the Grievance Procedure. 1. No reprisal of any kind shall be taken by or against any participant in the grievance procedure by reason of such participation. 2. All documents, communications and records dealing with the processing of a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel file of the participant(s) and are not valid bases for evaluation, and shall not be used in any recommendation for job placement. 3. Time limits herein may be extended only by mutual agreement, signed by the parties. 4. Time limits herein apply to teachers on leave of absence, other than sick leave, as if such teacher were present and working. 5. All steps of the grievance procedure shall be conducted during non-regular work hours or at mutually convenient times. 6. If there is a failure at any step to communicate the decision on a grievance within the specified time limit, the grievant shall then have the right to appeal at the next step of the procedure. 7. Any grievance not advanced from one step to the next within the time limits shall be deemed resolved by the answer of the previous step. However, if an individual grievant(s) fails to advance a grievance, the Association may attach to the grievance a statement that the resolution of the particular grievance shall not be considered as having any precedent value. 8. Any grievance which arose prior to the effective date of this Agreement or after the termination date of this Agreement shall not be processed. 9. Grievances filed toward the end of the school year will be expedited as soon thereafter as possible. 10. The parties to this Agreement, the Association and the School Corporation, incorporate this grievance procedure herein for the purpose of enforcing their mutual agreements accordingly: a. The Association shall have the right to have a representative present at all grievance conferences and hearings, from and including Step Two, and the School Corporation agrees to notify the Association of the time and place of any conference or hearing on any written grievance. b. The Association may at any time prior to a hearing before an arbitrator withdraw any grievance whatsoever in its sole discretion. If the VCTA does so, this action will not be utilized by the School Corporation as precedent for future grievances raising the same issue. 11. No recording devices shall be used at the first three steps of this procedure. No person shall be present at either of these steps for the purpose of recording the discussion. 12. No teacher shall use the grievance procedure to dispute any action by the Board which is in accordance with the state teacher dismissal statutes. 13. No teacher shall use the grievance procedure to appeal any decision of the Board or administration if such decision is pursuant to any court order or pursuant to a conciliation agreement with any state or federal regulatory commission or agency. 14. There shall be no appeal from an arbitrator’s decision if within the scope of his/her authority as set forth above. It shall be final and binding on the Association, the grievant(s), all members of the bargaining unit, the Board, and the School Corporation.

Other Provisions Relating to the Grievance Procedure. 1. At their option, a teacher may bypass Step One of this procedure. 2. No reprisal of any kind shall be taken by or against any participant in the grievance procedure by reason of such participation. 2. All documents, communications and records dealing with the processing of a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel file of the participant(s) and are not valid bases for evaluation, and shall not be used in any recommendation for job placement. 3. Time limits herein may be extended only by mutual agreement, signed by the parties. 4. Time limits herein apply to teachers on leave of absence, other than sick leave, as if such teacher were present and working. 5. All steps of the grievance procedure shall be conducted during non-regular work hours or at a time that is mutually convenient timesto both parties. 6. If there is a failure at any step to communicate the decision on a grievance within the specified time limit, the grievant shall then have the right to appeal at the next step of the procedure. 7. Any grievance not advanced from one step to the next within the time limits shall be deemed resolved by the answer of at the previous step. However, if an individual grievant(s) fails to advance a grievance, the Association may attach to the grievance a statement that the resolution of the particular grievance shall not be considered as having any precedent value. 8. Any grievance which arose prior to the effective date of this Agreement or after the termination date of this Agreement shall not be processed. 9. Grievances filed toward the end of the school year will be expedited as soon thereafter as possible. 10. The parties to this Agreement, the Association and the School Corporation, incorporate this grievance procedure herein for the purpose of enforcing their mutual agreements accordingly: a. The Association shall have the right to have a representative present at all grievance conferences and hearings, from and including Step Two, and the School Corporation agrees to notify the Association of the time and place of any conference or hearing on any written grievance. b. The Association may at any time prior to a hearing before an arbitrator withdraw any grievance whatsoever in its sole discretion. If the VCTA does so, this action will not be utilized by the School Corporation as precedent for future grievances raising the same issue. 11. No recording devices shall be used at the first three steps of this procedure. No person shall be present at either of these steps for the purpose of recording the discussion. 12. No teacher shall use the grievance procedure to dispute any action by the Board which is in accordance with the state teacher dismissal statutes. 13. No teacher shall use the grievance procedure to appeal any decision of the Board or administration if such decision is pursuant to any court order or pursuant to a conciliation agreement with any state or federal regulatory commission or agency. 14. There shall be no appeal from an arbitrator’s 's decision if within the scope of his/her his authority as set forth above. It shall be final and binding on the Association, the grievant(s), all members of the bargaining unitits members, the Boardteachers, the employee or employees involved, and the School CorporationBoard. 10. AII documents, records, and material relevant to a grievance which are on file in a teacher's personnel file shall be made available to the grievant. 11. The Association may file a system -wide grievance at Step Three subject to the time limit designated in Step Two, paragraph 3. Date Filed: Number: Name of teacher(s) seeking relief: Name of other employee(s) involved, if any: Identification of specific provision(s) of agreement violated or misinterpreted: Statement of actions giving rise to the grievance and contention of the grievant with respect to the grievance: Specific relief requested: Signature(s) of teacher(s) seeking relief:

Other Provisions Relating to the Grievance Procedure. 1. The time limits provided in this Article shall be strictly observed and may be extended by a written agreement between and signed by the parties. 2. In the event a grievance is filed after May of any year, the Board shall cooperate in processing such grievance prior to the end of the school year. The term "day" when used in this Article shall mean school employee days (as that term is used in the school calendar, or 185 days). During the summer recess, the term shall mean weekdays (Monday through Friday). 3. In the event the grievant fails to exhaust his/her remedies under the grievance procedure provided above, or to abide by the time limits with respect to each step, the grievance shall be presumed to be abandoned, and the matter shall be settled in accordance with the School Corporation's last answer thereto. If there is a failure at any time to communicate the decision within the specified time limit, the school employee shall then have the right to appeal at the next step of the procedure. 4. Notwithstanding the expiration of this Contract, any claim or grievance arising thereunder may be processed through the grievance procedure through resolution if the formal grievance procedure had been initiated pursuant to this Article prior to the expiration date set forth in the Contract. 5. No reprisal of any kind shall be taken by or against any participant in the grievance procedure by reason of such participation. 26. All documents, communications communications, and records dealing with the processing of a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel file files of the participant(s) and are not valid bases for evaluation, and shall not be used in any recommendation for job placement. 3. Time limits herein may be extended only by mutual agreement, signed by the parties. 4. Time limits herein apply to teachers on leave of absence, other than sick leave, as if such teacher were present and working. 5. All steps of the grievance procedure shall be conducted during non-regular work hours or at mutually convenient times. 6. If there is a failure at any step to communicate the decision on a grievance within the specified time limit, the grievant shall then have the right to appeal at the next step of the procedureparticipants. 7. Any A grievance not advanced from one step which in the judgment of the Association affects a group or class of school employees may be submitted to the next within the time limits shall be deemed resolved by the answer of the previous step. However, if an individual grievant(s) fails to advance a grievance, the Association may attach to the grievance a statement that the resolution of the particular grievance shall not be considered as having any precedent value. 8. Any grievance which arose prior to the effective date of this Agreement Superintendent or after the termination date of this Agreement shall not be processed. 9. Grievances filed toward the end of the school year will be expedited as soon thereafter as possible. 10. The parties to this Agreement, the Association and the School Corporation, incorporate this grievance procedure herein for the purpose of enforcing their mutual agreements accordingly: a. The Association shall have the right to have a representative present at all grievance conferences and hearings, from and including Step Two, and the School Corporation agrees to notify the Association of the time and place of any conference or hearing on any written grievance. b. The Association may at any time prior to a hearing before an arbitrator withdraw any grievance whatsoever in its sole discretion. If the VCTA does so, this action will not be utilized by the School Corporation as precedent for future grievances raising the same issue. 11. No recording devices shall be used at the first three steps of this procedure. No person shall be present at either of these steps for the purpose of recording the discussion. 12. No teacher shall use the grievance procedure to dispute any action by the Board which is in accordance with the state teacher dismissal statutes. 13. No teacher shall use the grievance procedure to appeal any decision of the Board or administration if such decision is pursuant to any court order or pursuant to a conciliation agreement with any state or federal regulatory commission or agency. 14. There shall be no appeal from an arbitrator’s decision if within the scope of his/her authority as set forth abovedesignee at step two (2) of the formal grievance procedure. It Such a class action grievance shall be final and binding filed on the Association, the grievant(s), all members of the bargaining unit, the Boardform attached to this Contract as Appendix C, and said written grievance shall (1) name the School Corporationschool employees involved, (2) state the facts giving rise to the grievance, (3) identify the specific provision of this Contract alleged to be violated, and (4) indicate the specific relief requested.

Other Provisions Relating to the Grievance Procedure. 1. The time limits provided in this Article shall be strictly observed and may be extended by a written agreement between and signed by the parties. 2. In the event a grievance is filed after May of any year, the Board shall cooperate in processing such grievance prior to the end of the school year. The term "day" when used in this Article shall mean school employee days (as that term is used in the school calendar, or 185 days). During the summer recess, the term shall mean weekdays (Monday through Friday). 3. In the event the grievant fails to exhaust his/her remedies under the grievance procedure provided above, or to abide by the time limits with respect to each step, the grievance shall be presumed to be abandoned, and the matter shall be settled in accordance with the School Corporation's last answer thereto. If there is a failure at any time to communicate the decision within the specified time limit, the school employee shall then have the right to appeal at the next step of the procedure. 4. Notwithstanding the expiration of this Contract, any claim or grievance arising thereunder may be processed through the grievance procedure through resolution if the formal grievance procedure had been initiated pursuant to this Article prior to the expiration date set forth in the Contract. 5. No reprisal of any kind shall be taken by or against any participant in the grievance procedure by reason of such participation. 26. All documents, communications communications, and records dealing with the processing of a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel file files of the participant(s) and are not valid bases for evaluation, and shall not be used in any recommendation for job placement. 3. Time limits herein may be extended only by mutual agreement, signed by the parties. 4. Time limits herein apply to teachers on leave of absence, other than sick leave, as if such teacher were present and working. 5. All steps of the grievance procedure shall be conducted during non-regular work hours or at mutually convenient times. 6. If there is a failure at any step to communicate the decision on a grievance within the specified time limit, the grievant shall then have the right to appeal at the next step of the procedureparticipants. 7. Any A grievance not advanced from one step which in the judgment of the Association affects a group or class of school employees may be submitted to the next within the time limits shall be deemed resolved by the answer of the previous step. However, if an individual grievant(s) fails to advance a grievance, the Association may attach to the grievance a statement that the resolution of the particular grievance shall not be considered as having any precedent value. 8. Any grievance which arose prior to the effective date of this Agreement Superintendent or after the termination date of this Agreement shall not be processed. 9. Grievances filed toward the end of the school year will be expedited as soon thereafter as possible. 10. The parties to this Agreement, the Association and the School Corporation, incorporate this grievance procedure herein for the purpose of enforcing their mutual agreements accordingly: a. The Association shall have the right to have a representative present at all grievance conferences and hearings, from and including Step Two, and the School Corporation agrees to notify the Association of the time and place of any conference or hearing on any written grievance. b. The Association may at any time prior to a hearing before an arbitrator withdraw any grievance whatsoever in its sole discretion. If the VCTA does so, this action will not be utilized by the School Corporation as precedent for future grievances raising the same issue. 11. No recording devices shall be used at the first three steps of this procedure. No person shall be present at either of these steps for the purpose of recording the discussion. 12. No teacher shall use the grievance procedure to dispute any action by the Board which is in accordance with the state teacher dismissal statutes. 13. No teacher shall use the grievance procedure to appeal any decision of the Board or administration if such decision is pursuant to any court order or pursuant to a conciliation agreement with any state or federal regulatory commission or agency. 14. There shall be no appeal from an arbitrator’s decision if within the scope of his/her authority as set forth abovedesignee at step two (2) of the formal grievance procedure. It Such a class action grievance shall be final and binding filed on the Association, the grievant(s), all members of the bargaining unit, the Boardform attached to this Contract as Appendix D, and said written grievance shall (1) name the School Corporationschool employees involved, (2) state the facts giving rise to the grievance, (3) identify the specific provision of this Contract alleged to be violated, and (4) indicate the specific relief requested.

Other Provisions Relating to the Grievance Procedure. 1. No reprisal of any kind shall be taken by or against any participant in the grievance procedure by reason of such participation. 2. All documents, communications and records dealing with the processing of a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel file of the participant(s) and are not valid bases for evaluation, and shall not be used in any recommendation for job placement. 3. Time limits herein may be extended only by mutual agreement, signed by the parties. 4. Time limits herein apply to teachers on leave of absence, other than sick leave, as if such teacher were present and working. 5. All steps of the grievance procedure shall be conducted during non-regular work hours or at mutually convenient times. 6. If there is a failure at any step to communicate the decision on a grievance within the specified time limit, the grievant shall then have the right to appeal at the next step of the procedure. 7. Any grievance not advanced from one step to the next within the time limits shall be deemed resolved by the answer of the previous step. However, if an individual grievant(s) fails to advance a grievance, the Association may attach to the grievance a statement that the resolution of the particular grievance shall not be considered as having any precedent value. 8. Any grievance which arose prior to the effective date of this Agreement or after the termination date of this Agreement shall not be processed. 9. Grievances filed toward the end of the school year will be expedited as soon thereafter as possible. 10. The parties to this Agreement, the Association and the School Corporation, incorporate this grievance procedure herein for the purpose of enforcing their mutual agreements accordingly: a. The Association shall have the right to have a representative present at all grievance conferences and hearings, from and including Step Two, and the School Corporation agrees to notify the Association of the time and place of any conference or hearing on any written grievance. b. The Association may at any time prior to a hearing before an arbitrator withdraw any grievance whatsoever in its sole discretion. If the VCTA does so, this action will not be utilized by the School Corporation as precedent for future grievances raising the same issue. 11. No recording devices shall be used at the first three steps of this procedure. No person shall be present at either of these steps for the purpose of recording the discussion. 12. No non-tenure teacher may use the grievance procedure, beyond Step Three of that procedure, in any way to appeal discharge or a decision by the Board not to renew such teacher’s contract. 13. No teacher shall use the grievance procedure procedure, beyond Step Three of that procedure, to dispute any action by the Board which is in accordance with the state teacher dismissal statutestenure laws. 1314. No teacher shall use the grievance procedure to appeal any decision of the Board or administration if such decision is pursuant to any court order or pursuant to a conciliation agreement with any state or federal regulatory commission or agency. 1415. There shall be no appeal from an arbitrator’s decision if within the scope of his/her authority as set forth above. It shall be final and binding on the Association, the grievant(s), all members of the bargaining unit, the Board, and the School Corporation.

Other Provisions Relating to the Grievance Procedure. 1. At their option, a teacher may bypass Step One of this procedure. 2. No reprisal of any kind shall be taken by or against any participant in the grievance procedure by reason of such participation. 2. All documents, communications and records dealing with the processing of a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel file of the participant(s) and are not valid bases for evaluation, and shall not be used in any recommendation for job placement. 3. Time limits herein may be extended only by mutual agreement, signed by the parties. 4. Time limits herein here in apply to teachers on leave of absence, other than sick leave, as if such teacher were present and working. 5. All steps of the grievance procedure shall be conducted during non-regular work hours or at a time that is mutually convenient timesto both parties. 6. If there is a failure at any step to communicate the decision on a grievance within the specified time limit, the grievant shall then have the right to appeal at the next step of the procedure. 7. Any grievance not advanced from one step to the next within the time limits shall be deemed resolved by the answer of at the previous step. However, if an individual grievant(s) fails to advance a grievance, the Association may attach to the grievance a statement that the resolution of the particular grievance shall not be considered as having any precedent value. 8. Any grievance which arose prior to the effective date of this Agreement or after the termination date of this Agreement shall not be processed. 9. Grievances filed toward the end of the school year will be expedited as soon thereafter as possible. 10. The parties to this Agreement, the Association and the School Corporation, incorporate this grievance procedure herein for the purpose of enforcing their mutual agreements accordingly: a. The Association shall have the right to have a representative present at all grievance conferences and hearings, from and including Step Two, and the School Corporation agrees to notify the Association of the time and place of any conference or hearing on any written grievance. b. The Association may at any time prior to a hearing before an arbitrator withdraw any grievance whatsoever in its sole discretion. If the VCTA does so, this action will not be utilized by the School Corporation as precedent for future grievances raising the same issue. 11. No recording devices shall be used at the first three steps of this procedure. No person shall be present at either of these steps for the purpose of recording the discussion. 12. No teacher shall use the grievance procedure to dispute any action by the Board which is in accordance with the state teacher dismissal statutes. 13. No teacher shall use the grievance procedure to appeal any decision of the Board or administration if such decision is pursuant to any court order or pursuant to a conciliation agreement with any state or federal regulatory commission or agency. 14. There shall be no appeal from an arbitrator’s 's decision if within the scope of his/her his authority as set forth above. It shall be final and binding on the Association, the grievant(s), all members of the bargaining unitits members, the Boardteachers, the employee or employees involved, and the School CorporationBoard. 10. All documents, records, and material relevant to a grievance which are on file in a teacher's personnel file shall be made available to the grievant. 11. The Association may file a system – wide grievance at Step Three subject to the time limit designated in Step Two, paragraph 3.

Other Provisions Relating to the Grievance Procedure. 1. At their option, a teacher may bypass Step One of this procedure. 2. No reprisal of any kind shall be taken by or against any participant in the grievance procedure by reason of such participation. 2. All documents, communications and records dealing with the processing of a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel file of the participant(s) and are not valid bases for evaluation, and shall not be used in any recommendation for job placement. 3. Time limits herein may be extended only by mutual agreement, signed by the parties. 4. Time limits herein here in apply to teachers on leave of absence, other than sick leave, as if such teacher were present and working.. · 5. All steps of the grievance procedure shall be conducted during non-regular work hours or at a time that is mutually convenient timesto both parties. 6. If there is a failure at any step to communicate the decision on a grievance within the specified time limit, the grievant shall then have the right to appeal at the next step of the procedure. 7. Any grievance not advanced from one step to the next within the time limits shall be deemed resolved by the answer of at the previous step. However, if an individual grievant(s) fails to advance a grievance, the Association may attach to the grievance a statement that the resolution of the particular grievance shall not be considered as having any precedent value. 8. Any grievance which arose prior to the effective date of this Agreement or after the termination date of this Agreement shall not be processed. 9. Grievances filed toward the end of the school year will be expedited as soon thereafter as possible. 10. The parties to this Agreement, the Association and the School Corporation, incorporate this grievance procedure herein for the purpose of enforcing their mutual agreements accordingly: a. The Association shall have the right to have a representative present at all grievance conferences and hearings, from and including Step Two, and the School Corporation agrees to notify the Association of the time and place of any conference or hearing on any written grievance. b. The Association may at any time prior to a hearing before an arbitrator withdraw any grievance whatsoever in its sole discretion. If the VCTA does so, this action will not be utilized by the School Corporation as precedent for future grievances raising the same issue. 11. No recording devices shall be used at the first three steps of this procedure. No person shall be present at either of these steps for the purpose of recording the discussion. 12. No teacher shall use the grievance procedure to dispute any action by the Board which is in accordance with the state teacher dismissal statutes. 13. No teacher shall use the grievance procedure to appeal any decision of the Board or administration if such decision is pursuant to any court order or pursuant to a conciliation agreement with any state or federal regulatory commission or agency. 14. There shall be no appeal from an arbitrator’s 's decision if within the scope of his/her his authority as set forth above. It shall be final and binding on the Association, the grievant(s), all members of the bargaining unitits members, the Boardteachers, the employee or employees involved, and the School CorporationBoard. 10. AII documents, records, and material relevant to a grievance which are on file in a teacher's personnel file shall be made available to the grievant. 11. The Association may file a system -wide grievance at Step Three subject to the time limit designated in Step Two, paragraph 3.