Grievance
Certified Staff
Certified staff grievance procedure as put forth in Article XVI, page 16, of the Negotiated Agreement.
A. Definitions
1. Grievance means a complaint regarding the meaning, interpretation, or application of any provision in this contract or Board policy.
2. Grievant is defined as a person, persons, or the Association who allege the complaint.
3. Days shall mean school days.
B. Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to secure, at the lowest possible level, equitable solutions to the problems which may arise regarding professional employees.
C. Procedure
1. Level One - Within five days from the date of awareness of a problem, the grievant shall seek to resolve the matter informally with the building administrator. Said building administrator shall respond within five days.
2. Level Two - If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision in Level One, or if no decision has been rendered within the timeline, the grievant may file a written grievance with the building administrator within five days. The form to be used in the Appendix of this master contract and a copy shall be provided to the President of the Association at the same time. Within five days from the receipt of the grievance, the building administrator shall meet with the grievant and the President of the Association to discuss the issue(s) involved. A written decision will be rendered to the grievant and the President of the Association within five days of said meeting.
3. Level Three - If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision in Level Two, or if no decision has been rendered within the timeline, the grievant may appeal in writing to the Superintendent within five days. The form to be used in the Appendix of this master contract and a copy shall be provided to the President of the Association at the same time. Within five days from the receipt of the appeal, the Superintendent shall meet with the grievant and the President of the Association to discuss the issue(s) involved. A written decision will be rendered to the grievant and the President of the Association within 10 days of said meeting.
4. Level Four - If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision in Level Three, or if no decision has been rendered within the timeline, the grievant may appeal in writing to the Clerk of the Board within 10 days. The form to be used in the Appendix of this master contract and a copy shall be provided to the President of the Association at the same time. Within 15 days from the receipt of the appeal, the Board shall schedule a Grievance Hearing with the grievant. Written notification of the hearing will be provided to the President of the Association. A written decision will be rendered to the grievant and the President of the Association within 10 days of said meeting.