Common use of Step 1 (Informal Complaint) Clause in Contracts

Step 1 (Informal Complaint). An Occasional Teacher who has a complaint relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement shall inform the Principal and/or appropriate Superintendent of Education or designate. Such a complaint shall be discussed with the Principal and/or appropriate Superintendent of Education or designate, within ten (10) school days of the occurrence or origination of the circumstances giving rise to the complaint. The Principal or Superintendent of Education or designate shall, within five (5) school days, attempt to resolve the complaint informally. The Occasional Teacher may have the assistance of a recognized officer of the Bargaining Unit. The Principal shall consult with and may seek the assistance of the appropriate Superintendent of Education (or designate) should there be an informal meeting. Notwithstanding the above, the Superintendent's (or designates) and the Principal's answer shall be given to the Occasional Teacher, in writing, not later than ten (10) school days after receiving the complaint.

Step 1 (Informal Complaint). An Occasional Teacher who has a complaint relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement shall inform the Principal and/or appropriate Superintendent of Education or designate. Such a complaint shall be discussed with the Principal and/or appropriate Superintendent of Education or designate, within ten (10) school days of the occurrence or origination of the circumstances giving rise to the complaint. The Principal or Superintendent of Education or designate shall, within five (5) school days, attempt to resolve the complaint informally. The Occasional Teacher may have the assistance of a recognized officer of the Bargaining Unit. The Principal shall consult with and may seek the assistance of the appropriate Superintendent of Education (or designate) should there be an informal meeting. Notwithstanding the above, the Superintendent's (or designatesdesignate's) and the Principal's answer shall be given to the Occasional Teacher, in writing, not later than ten (10) school days after receiving the complaint.