Common use of Further procedure Clause in Contracts

Further procedure. 1. In the event a complaint is unresolved to the satisfaction of all parties, the teacher may request a conference with the complainant. If unresolved as a result of such conference, the complaint shall move to the next step. 2. Any complaint unresolved above at the request of the teacher or complainant shall be reviewed by the building principal in an attempt to resolve the matter to the satisfaction of all parties concerned. 3. Any complaints unresolved at step two (2) may be submitted in writing by the complainants or the teacher to the building principal who shall forward a copy to the superintendent and the complainant. 4. Upon receipt of the written complaint, the superintendent shall confer with all parties. The teacher shall have the right to be present at all meetings of the superintendent and the complainant. 5. If the superintendent is unable to resolve a complaint to the satisfaction of all parties concerned, at the request of the complainant or the teacher, he shall forward the results of his investigation along with his recommendation, in writing, to the Board and a copy to all parties concerned. 6. After receipt of the findings and recommendations of the superintendent, and before action thereof, the Board shall afford the parties the opportunity to meet with the Board and show cause why the recommendations of the superintendent should not be followed. Copies of the action taken by the Board shall be forwarded to all parties. 7. Any complaint unresolved under six (6) maybe submitted by the teacher to the grievance procedure as set forth in Article III of this Agreement and shall commence at level of arbitration.