Steps Informal Sample Clauses

Steps Informal. Step 1. A grievance may be initiated in one of the following ways: a) The teacher may approach the principal or appropriate administrator and discuss the matter on his/her own behalf; or b) The teacher may request that a representative of the Association accompany them and, in such case, the administrator shall not initiate any consultation with the grievant prior to any scheduled meeting at which the representative is to be present. 2. Any grievance not presented in the informal Step within fifteen (15) days of the time the grievant knew, or reasonably should have known, of the alleged violation shall be deemed invalid. 1. In the event the grievance is not resolved in the informal Step, the grievant may file a formal grievance in writing with the principal or appropriate administrator. The grievance shall be presented in writing within ten (10) days of the completion of the Informal Step. In submitting and/or advancing a formal grievance to an administrator, the teacher or the Association will include all of the following information in a written statement: a) Name of grievant; b) Facts pertaining to the grievance (including date of the incident); c) Specific provisions of the Negotiated Agreement alleged to have been violated or misinterpreted or misapplied; d) Position of the grievant or the Association; e) Relief, remedy or action that is sought by the grievance; and f) Signature of the grievant and the date the grievance is submitted to the administrator. 2. Within ten (10) days of receiving a written grievance, the administrator may meet with the grievant and a representative (if the grievant requests a representative's presence) to resolve the grievance. The administrator shall respond to the written grievance within ten (10) days following such meeting with the grievant. In the event that no meeting is held after receipt of the written grievance, the administrator will respond within five days after receipt of the written grievance. In responding to a formal grievance, the administrator will include the following information in a written statement: a. Date the written grievance was received by the administrator; b. Disposition of the administrator; c. Signature of the administrator and the date the response is returned to the teacher or the Association. 1. If the action on Formal Step One fails to resolve the grievance to the satisfaction of the affected parties, the grievance may be referred to the Superintendent. A grievance must be forwarded to ...