Common use of Further Understanding Clause in Contracts

Further Understanding. The time limits provided in this article shall be strictly observed but may be extended by mutual written consent of the Board and the Association. Adjustment of any grievance as described herein shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this agreement. In the event a grievance is filed after May 15 of any year and strict adherence to the time limits may result in hardship to any party, the Board shall use its best efforts to process such grievance prior to the end of the school term or as soon thereafter as possible. No reprisals of any kind shall be taken by either party or by any member of the administration against any party in interest, any school representative or any other participants in the grievance procedure by reason of such participation. All grievances may be filed and/or lodged by the grievant during the normal school day, provided that such filing shall be during non-instructional time and/or such filing does not disrupt the educational process. If either the grievant, the immediate supervisor and/or the hearing officer is ill, or on approved leave, the time limits may be extended to such time that the grievant, immediate supervisor and/or hearing officials involved with the dispute and resulting grievance have the right to have representation at meetings and hearings as outlined in Step I through Step III of this procedure. All documents pertaining to a grievance shall be filed separately from the grievant's personnel folder(s). All provisions of this procedure shall be strictly adhered to except where they are mutually altered in writing by the Board and the Association. Grievances can be lodged and/or filed concerning only and limited to the terms of this Contract.

Further Understanding. The time limits provided in this article shall be strictly observed but may be extended by mutual written consent of the Board Superintendent or his/her designee and the Association. Adjustment of any grievance as described herein shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this agreement. In the event a grievance is filed after May 15 of any year and strict adherence to the time limits may result in hardship to any party, the Board shall use its best efforts to process such grievance prior to the end of the school term or as soon thereafter as possible. A grievant will not be compelled to attend meetings on days that are not workdays, unless the grievance regards termination or suspension without pay. In cases of termination or suspension without pay the grievance steps will be conducted as quickly as practical for both parties, upon mutual consent of the parties. No reprisals of any kind shall be taken by either party or by any member of the administration against any party in interest, any school representative or any other participants in the grievance procedure by reason of such participation. All grievances may be filed and/or lodged by the grievant during the normal school day, provided that such filing shall be during non-non- instructional time and/or such filing does not disrupt the educational process. If either the grievant, principal, the immediate supervisor and/or supervisor, Superintendent or his/her designee or the hearing officer is ill, or on approved leave, the time limits may be extended to such time that the grievant, principal, the immediate supervisor and/or supervisor, Superintendent or his/her designee and hearing officials involved with the dispute and resulting grievance have the right to have representation at meetings conferences and hearings as outlined in Step I through Step III of this procedure. Article III, H – K. All documents pertaining to a grievance shall be filed separately from the grievant's personnel folder(s). All provisions of this procedure shall be strictly adhered to except where they are mutually altered in writing by the Board and the Association. Grievances can be lodged and/or filed concerning only and limited to the terms of this Contract.

Further Understanding. The time limits provided in this article shall be strictly observed but by may be extended by mutual written consent of the Board Superintendent or his/her designee and the Association. Adjustment of any grievance as described herein shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this the is agreement. In the event a grievance is filed after May 15 of any year and strict adherence to the time limits may result in hardship to any party, the Board shall use its best efforts to process such grievance prior to the end of the school term or as soon thereafter as possible. A grievant will not compelled to attend meetings on days that are not workdays, unless the grievance regards termination or suspension without pay. In cases of termination or suspension without pay the grievance steps will be conducted as quickly as practical for both parties, upon mutual consent of the parties. No reprisals of any kind shall be taken by either party or by any member of the administration against any party in interest, any school representative or any other participants in the grievance procedure by reason of such participation. All grievances may be filed and/or and /or lodged by the grievant during the normal school day, provided that such filing shall be during non-instructional time and/or such filing does not disrupt the educational process. If either the grievant, principal, the immediate supervisor and/or supervisor, Superintendent or his/her designee or the hearing officer is ill, or on approved leave, the time limits may be extended to such time that the grievant, principal, the immediate supervisor and/or supervisor, Superintendent or his/her designee and hearing officials involved with the dispute and resulting grievance have the right to have representation at meetings conference and hearings hearing as outlined outline in Step I through Step III of this procedure. Article III, H-K. All documents pertaining to a grievance shall be filed separately from the grievant's ’s personnel folder(s). All provisions of this procedure shall be strictly adhered to except where they are mutually altered in writing by the Board and the Association. Grievances can be lodged and/or filed concerning only and limited to the terms of this Contractcontract.