Common use of Step I - Informal Clause in Contracts

Step I - Informal. If a member believes there is a basis for a grievance, he/she may first discuss the matter with his/her immediate supervisor within ten (10) days of the date on which the grievant knew or should have known of the occurrence of the act or conditions on which the grievance is based in an effort to resolve the matter informally. The supervisor or designee must meet with the grievant within five (5) days after the request for a meeting. The grievant may have a representative to accompany him/her. The supervisor shall render a decision within five (5) days of the informal meeting. If an adjustment is to be made, then the Ridgedale Teachers' Association President shall be notified in the event an appointed representative is not present at the Step I meeting. If the grievance is not resolved to the satisfaction of the grievant, the grievant may, within five (5) days of the receipt of the decision, complete the Grievance Report Form (See Appendix A) in quadruplicate for Step II. Two (2) copies will go to the supervisor, one (1) to the Association, and one (1) to the grievant. The original copy shall be the routing copy.