Common use of PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS Clause in Contracts

PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS. a. A Problem Solving Process shall be for the purpose of providing a forum for concerns to be discussed for possible resolution and shall be exercised prior to the initiation of any formal grievance procedure. If the concern is a MOU violation it may be grievable. The participants present in the forum shall be specific to the concern. While no specific number of participants will be indicated, it is understood that a representative balance of viewpoints is desirable. b. Following knowledge of an act or condition which is the basis of the concern, the employee will provide the administrator with Appendix B form. A Problem Solving meeting will be scheduled within 7 working days of receipt of Appendix B. Problem Solving meetings can be extended beyond 7 days by mutual agreement but not to exceed 14 working days from original receipt of Appendix B. A written statement, written by the Administrator, as to the results or decisions made during the Problem Solving Process shall be signed by both parties and submitted to the Association and TSD within seven working days of the final meeting. Copies of the statement shall be sent to the Association and TSD for record keeping purposes. c. Further remedies may include the Formal Grievance Procedure. A grievance can be initiated only after written results of a decision have been made.

PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS. a. A Problem Solving Process shall be for the purpose of providing a forum for concerns to be discussed for possible resolution and shall be exercised prior to the initiation of any formal grievance procedure. If the concern is a MOU violation it may be grievable. The participants present in the forum shall be specific to the concern. While no specific number of participants will be indicated, it is understood that a representative balance of viewpoints is desirable. b. Following knowledge of an act or condition which is the basis of the concern, the employee will provide the administrator with Appendix B form. A Problem Solving meeting will be scheduled within 7 working days of receipt of Appendix B. Problem Solving meetings can be extended beyond 7 days by mutual agreement but not to exceed 14 working days from original receipt of Appendix B. A written statement, written by the Administrator, as to the results or decisions made during the Problem Solving Process shall be signed by both parties and submitted to the Association and TSD within seven working days of the final meeting. Copies of the statement shall be sent to the Association and TSD for record keeping purposes. c. Further remedies may include the Formal Grievance Procedure. A grievance can be initiated only after written results of a decision have been made.

PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS. a. A Problem Solving Process shall be for the purpose of providing a forum for concerns to be discussed for possible resolution and shall be exercised prior to the initiation of any formal grievance procedure. If the concern is a MOU violation it may be grievable. The participants present in the forum shall be specific to the concern. While no specific number of participants will be indicated, it is understood that a representative balance of viewpoints is desirable. The aggrieved’s accompanying TSD employee may include but is not limited to the building AR, teaching partner, or representative from the Member Rights committee. The principal’s accompanying other member of the administrative staff may include but is not limited to another principal, assistant principal, or district coordinator. b. Following knowledge of an act or condition which is the basis of the concern, the employee will provide the administrator with Appendix B form. A Problem Solving meeting will be scheduled within 7 working days of receipt of Appendix B. Problem Solving meetings can be extended beyond 7 days by mutual agreement but not to exceed 14 working days from original receipt of Appendix B. A written statement, written by the Administrator, as to the results or decisions made during the Problem Solving Process shall be signed by both parties and submitted to the Association and TSD within seven working days of the final meeting. Copies of the statement shall be sent to the Association and TSD for record keeping purposes. c. Further remedies may include the Formal Grievance Procedure. A grievance can be initiated only after written results of a decision have been made.

PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS. a. A Problem Solving Process shall be for the purpose of providing a forum for concerns to be discussed for possible resolution and shall be exercised prior to the initiation of any formal grievance procedure. If the concern is a MOU violation it may be grievable. The participants present in the forum shall be specific to the concern. While no specific number of participants will be indicated, it is understood that a representative balance of viewpoints is desirable. b. Following knowledge of an act or condition which is the basis of the concern, the employee will provide the administrator with Appendix B form. A Problem Solving meeting will be scheduled within 7 working days of receipt of Appendix B. Problem Solving meetings can be extended beyond 7 days by mutual agreement but not to exceed 14 working days from original receipt of Appendix B. A written statement, written by the Administrator, as to the results or decisions made during the Problem Solving Process shall be signed by both parties and submitted to the Association and TSD within seven working days of the final meeting. Copies of the statement shall be sent to the Association and TSD for record keeping purposes. c. Further remedies may include the Formal Grievance Procedure. A grievance can be initiated only after written results of a decision have been made.