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. 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. This reinforces that problem-solving should be handled by the people closest to the problem, if possible, but still allows for involvement by TEA and district leadership if necessary.

PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS. a. A Problem-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. This reinforces that problem-solving should be handled by the people closest to the problem, if possible, but still allows for involvement by TEA and district leadership if necessary.