Summation. A. Since it is important that grievances be processed as rapidly as possible, the time limits specified at each level should be considered to be maximums and every effort should be made to expedite the process. The time limits may, however, be extended by mutual written agreement. B. Both parties agree that these proceedings will be kept as informal and confidential as may be appropriate at any level of the procedure. C. If a grievance arises from action or inaction on the part of a member of the administration at a level above the principal or immediate supervisor, the grievant shall meet informally with the Superintendent to resolve the grievance. If the grievance is not resolved, grievance may be submitted at Level Three. D. Decisions rendered at Levels One, Two, Three and Four of the grievance procedure will be in writing setting forth the decision and the reasons therefore and will be transmitted promptly to all parties in interest and to the President of the Association. Time limits for appeal provided in each level shall begin the school day following receipt of the written decision by the parties in interest. E. The Association will exclusively receive time off from duties for the processing of grievances past Level One of the grievance procedure herein, for Association members who are designated as Association representatives, subject to the following conditions: 1) By no later than ten (10) days following the signing of this Agreement, the Association will designate in writing to the Superintendent one (1) unit member who is to receive the time off; 2) Twenty-four (24) hours prior to release from duties for grievance processing, the designated member informs his immediate supervisor in order that an adequate substitute may be obtained, if such is necessary; and 3) That such time off shall be limited solely to representing a grievant in a conference with a management person, beyond Level One, and in no way shall the provision include use of such time for matters such as gathering information, interviewing witnesses, or preparing a presentation. Any teacher who is requested by grievant, administrator or arbitrator to appear in hearings as a witness shall be afforded time off without loss of pay should such hearings be conducted during the teacher's regular school day assignment. F. All documents, communications and records dealing with the processing of a grievance will be filed in a separate grievance file and will not be kept in the personnel file of any of the participants. G. Forms for filing grievances and other necessary documents will be prepared jointly by the Superintendent and the Association and given appropriate distribution by the Association so as to facilitate operation of the grievance procedure. The costs of preparing such forms shall be borne by the District. Leaves ARTICLE XIV
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Summation. A. Since it is important that grievances be processed as rapidly as possible, the time limits specified at each level should be considered to be maximums and every effort should be made to expedite the process. The time limits may, however, be extended by mutual written agreement.
B. Both parties agree that these proceedings will be kept as informal and confidential as may be appropriate at any level of the procedure.
C. If a grievance arises from action or inaction on the part of a member of the administration at a level above the principal or immediate supervisor, the grievant shall meet informally with the Superintendent to resolve the grievance. If the grievance is not resolved, grievance may be submitted at Level Three.
D. Decisions rendered at Levels One, Two, Three and Four of the grievance procedure will be in writing setting forth the decision and the reasons therefore and will be transmitted promptly to all parties in interest and to the President of the Association. Time limits for appeal provided in each level shall begin the school day following receipt of the written decision by the parties in interest.
E. The Association will exclusively receive time off from duties for the processing of grievances past Level One of the grievance procedure herein, for Association members who are designated as Association representatives, subject to the following conditions:
1) By no later than ten (10) days following the signing of this Agreement, the Association will designate in writing to the Superintendent one (1) unit member who is to receive the time off;
2) Twenty-four (24) hours prior to release from duties for grievance processing, the designated member informs his immediate supervisor in order that an adequate substitute may be obtained, if such is necessary; and
3) That such time off shall be limited solely to representing a grievant in a conference with a management person, beyond Level One, and in no way shall the provision include use of such time for matters such as gathering information, interviewing witnesses, or preparing a presentation. Any teacher who is requested by grievant, administrator or arbitrator to appear in hearings as a witness shall be afforded time off without loss of pay should such hearings be conducted during the teacher's regular school day assignment.
F. All documents, communications and records dealing with the processing of a grievance will be filed in a separate grievance file and will not be kept in the personnel file of any of the participants.
G. Forms for filing grievances and other necessary documents will be prepared jointly by the Superintendent and the Association and given appropriate distribution by the Association so as to facilitate operation of the grievance procedure. The costs of preparing such forms shall be borne by the District. Leaves ARTICLE XIV
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Samples: Master Agreement
