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

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Level I:

Prior to filing a written grievance, an employee shall attempt to resolve the matter by meeting with the immediate supervisor. 

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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.

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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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