Step II (Formal) Clause Samples
The 'Step II – Formal' clause establishes a formal stage in a multi-step process, typically within a dispute resolution or grievance procedure. At this stage, parties are required to submit their concerns or complaints in writing to a designated authority or committee, often following an initial informal attempt to resolve the issue. This clause ensures that disputes are documented and handled systematically, providing a clear escalation path and helping to prevent misunderstandings or unresolved issues from persisting.
Step II (Formal) a. If the grievance is not resolved in Step I, the grievant may appeal in writing to the appropriate immediate supervisor. If the appeal is not filed with the appropriate immediate supervisor within ten (10) days following receipt of the Step I notice of disposition, the grievance shall be waived. The appeal shall be filed on Appendix A which shall be completed in its entirety, except for the “Disposition.” The grievant shall send a copy of the written appeal to the immediate supervisor and shall be granted a conference with the appropriate immediate supervisor within five (5) days after the appropriate immediate supervisor’s receipt of the appeal. The appropriate immediate supervisor shall dispose of the grievance within five (5) days after the conclusion of the conference by the completion of the appropriate section of Appendix A, which shall be provided to the grievant, the President of the Association and the Superintendent.
b. The immediate supervisor shall dispose of the written grievance within five (5) days after the conclusion of the conference. The action taken and the reasons for the action shall be reduced to writing and copies shall be sent to the teacher, President of the Association and the Superintendent.
Step II (Formal). If not satisfied with the resolution of the grievance at Step 1, the teacher may submit the complete grievance to the Director of Professional Standards / Labor Relations. The filing of the grievance at Step II must be within five (5) workdays of the Step I decision. Within five (5) days of the receipt of the Step II filing, the Director of Professional Standards / Labor Relations. the teacher shall meet in an effort to resolve the dispute. The teacher and the Professional Standards / Labor Relations may mutually agree to waive the necessity to conduct the Step II meeting and allow the grievance to proceed forward to Step III. The Director of Professional Standards / Labor Relations submit his/her written decision to the teacher, with a copy to the Union, within seven (7) days of the Step II meeting, or if no Step II meeting is held, within five (5) days of the execution of the waiver described herein.
Step II (Formal). If the Committee within ten (10) calendar days of the chair's receipt of the appeal does not reverse its decision, the affected employee(s) may initiate a formal appeal, in writing and directed to the three person Appeal Panel, c/o the LPDC chairperson. The Appeal Panel shall consist of a three (3) person panel, with one
(1) member chosen by the affected employee(s), one person chosen by the Superintendent, and a third person chosen by the President of the Association. All panel members must hold a current Ohio Department of Education certificate or license. Time lines and procedures for how to process the case and render a decision are to be determined by the LPDC as one of its organizational activities to be completed prior to December 1, 1998. Any decision that results from the exhaustion of this appeals procedure shall be final and binding upon the parties.
Step II (Formal). If not satisfied with the resolution of the grievance at Step 1, the teacher may submit the complete grievance to the Director of Professional Standards / Labor Relations. The filing of the grievance at Step II must be within five
Step II (Formal). If the grievance is not resolved within five (5) days of such informal meeting, the grievant may present a formal claim by submitting a completed grievance report form, Step II, in triplicate, which form is set forth in Appendix A. Copies of this completed form shall be submitted by the teacher to the Association represent- ative, the Superintendent, and the principal. Within five (5) days of receipt of the grievance report form, the principal shall meet with the teacher and/or the Association representative in an effort to resolve the grievance. The principal shall indicate his/her disposition of the grievance within five (5) days after such meeting by completing the appropriate portion of grievance report form and returning it to the teacher. The Association and the Superintendent shall both be notified in writing as to such disposition of the grievance by the principal.
Step II (Formal). If not satisfied with the resolution of the grievance at Step 1, the teacher may submit the complete grievance to the Director of Human Resources Services/Labor Relations Professional Standards / Labor Relations. The filing of the grievance at Step II must be within five (5) workdays of the Step I decision. Within five (5) days of the receipt of the Step II filing, the Director Human Resources Services/Labor Relations Professional Standards / Labor Relations. the teacher shall meet in an effort to resolve the dispute. The teacher and the Human Resources Services/Labor Relations Professional Standards / Labor Relations may mutually agree to waive the necessity to conduct the Step II meeting and allow the grievance to proceed forward to Step III. The Director of Human Resources Services/Labor Relations Professional Standards / Labor Relations submit his/her written decision to the teacher, with a copy to the Union, within seven (7) days of the Step II meeting, or if no Step II meeting is held, within five (5) days of the execution of the waiver described herein.
Step II (Formal). 20.3.2.1 If a grievance is not closed or resolved at Step I, it may be appealed to Step II of this procedure.
20.3.2.2 If appealed, a grievance shall be presented in writing to the grievant's immediate supervisor using the District provided grievance form, within five (5) days after receiving the response at Step I, or it will be considered closed.
20.3.2.3 The immediate supervisor shall meet with the grievant and/or his/her authorized Association representative within ten (10) days of receipt of the grievance.
20.3.2.4 The immediate supervisor shall provide a written response to the grievance, including the reasons for the response, to the grievant and/or his/her authorized Association representative within ten (10) days of such meeting.
20.3.2.5 If the grievant is not satisfied with the response to the grievance, the grievance may be appealed to Step III, using the District provided form, with a copy provided to the Association President.