Resolving Grievances. If (a) a grievance is submitted at Level One, (b) it is not resolved to the satisfaction of the grievant or the BEU within five (5) days after such submission, and (c) at the end of the said five (5) days there are less than fifty (50) days remaining before the expiration of this contract, then the grievant or the BEU may present the grievance in writing to the BSC at Level Three within ten (10) days thereafter. No grievance originally presented during the term of this contract shall lapse by reason of the termination of this contract, unless such a grievance could not be a grievance under the successor contract. For the purposes of resolving any grievance to which the preceding sentence applies, the terms of this contract shall be deemed to remain in effect until such grievance is finally resolved. The foregoing sentence shall not be construed as extending the term of this contract for any other purpose or any other circumstances.
Resolving Grievances. Every school system has grievances. If allowed to go unresolved, they have a damaging effect on teaching efficiency. They normally arise from misunderstanding rather than from bad intention. A good procedure for resolving them is of extreme value to the school system and to the community it serves.
Resolving Grievances. The parties hereto acknowledge that it is usually most desirable for a teacher and the teacher's immediately involved supervisor to resolve problems through free and informal communications. When requested by the teacher, an Association representative may accompany the teacher to assist in the informal resolution of the grievance. If, however, the informal process fails to satisfy the teacher or the Association, a grievance may be processed as follows:
Resolving Grievances. (a) Supervisors receiving grievances should attempt to resolve the issue through informal discussion with member.
Resolving Grievances. 15.1. Students are encouraged, wherever possible, to resolve grievances directly with the person(s) concerned. For example: if the issue concerns an academic matter, the complainant should talk to the teacher or trainer about their concerns.
