Common use of PROCEDURES IN GENERAL Clause in Contracts

PROCEDURES IN GENERAL. The adjustment of grievances shall be accomplished as soon, as is possible. To that end, the number of days within which each step is prescribed to be accomplished shall be considered as maximum, and every effort shall be made to expedite the process. Under unusual circumstances, the time limits prescribed in this Agreement may be extended or reduced by mutual consent of the grievant and the person(s) by whom a grievance is being considered. Level 1. A grievant or the grievant’s representative shall take up a grievance with the immediate administrative supervisor in a private informal conference(s) within fifteen (15) school days after the occurrence of the event upon which a grievance is based or after the grievant becomes aware of such event. If the employee is dissatisfied with the outcome of the initial private conference(s), a formal conference with the immediate supervisor may be requested in writing in which every effort is made to develop an understanding of the facts and the issues in order to create a climate which will lead to a solution. The formal conference shall occur within ten (10) school days of the last informal conference. Level 2. In the event that the aggrieved person is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Level 1, or in the event that no decision is reached within ten (10) school days after a formal presentation, the grievant may appeal the matter in writing to the Superintendent of school. If the grievant appeals to the Superintendent, the Superintendent or designated representative shall confer with the grievant in an effort to arrive at a satisfactory solution within ten (10) school days after the appeal has been received by the Superintendent. If the grievant does not appeal the grievance to the Superintendent within thirty