Purpose and Policy. 1. The purpose of this procedure is to secure, as soon as possible, equitable solutions to problems involving the welfare or working conditions of a teacher or teachers or to problems which draw into question the interpretation or meaning of the provisions of this Agreement. To better effectuate these policies, both parties agree that all proceedings shall be kept as informal and confidential as may be appropriate at any level of the procedure. 2. It is important that grievances be processed through the step as rapidly as possible. The number of days indicated at each step should be considered as maximum and every effort should be made to expedite the process. If the Association as the moving party fails to comply with the time limit, the grievance shall be considered settled on the basis of the Board’s last written answer to the grievance. If the Board as the responding party fails to comply with any time limit at any step, the grievance shall automatically pass to the next step in the grievance procedure. The parties may, however, agree to extend the time limits at any step. 3. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting the right of any individual teacher to present grievances to school officials and/or the Board and to have those grievances adjusted without the intervention of the Association, except that the adjustment, shall not be inconsistent with the Agreement and the Association shall be given the opportunity to be represented at such adjustment.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
