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What is a grievance?

 

A “grievance” is an allegation by a grievant (member or the association) that there has been a violation, misapplication or misinterpretation of a provision of the contract. A grievant may be a unit member or the Association

Definition: A “grievance” is an allegation by a grievant that there has been a violation, misapplication or misinterpretation of a provision of the contract. A grievant may be a unit member or the Association

Level I: Prior to the filing of a written grievance, an employee shall attempt to resolve the matter by meeting with the immediate supervisor. 
Level II: If the grievance is not satisfactorily resolved at Level I, a written grievance must be delivered to the employee’s immediate supervisor or appropriate administrator within twenty (20) days of the purported incident.
Level III: An employee not satisfied with the Level II decision may within ten (10) days of receipt of the written response submit a written appeal to the Superintendent or designee
Level IV: An employee not satisfied with the Level III decision may within ten (10) days of the receipt of the written response request the Association to submit the grievance to mediation

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