Common use of Interest-Based Problem Solving Clause in Contracts

Interest-Based Problem Solving. The District and the Association encourages the use of the interest-based problem- solving model. The success of the interest-based problem-solving model is dependent upon open communication between all parties and a willingness to objectively discuss the issue(s) or concern(s) and work together toward a viable solution. 12.2.1 An employee who believes there is a problem shall present the concern orally to the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) working days. The immediate supervisor and employee shall meet within three (3) working days in an attempt to resolve the matter. During this conference the employee and immediate supervisor will informally follow the interest- based problem-solving model by: 12.2.1.1 Clearly stating the area(s) of concern; 12.2.1.2 Having open dialogue about the interests of each party; 12.2.1.3 Share possible solutions to the problem. 12.2.2 If resolution is not reached at the meeting pursuant to Section 12.2.1, the employee may request (within five (5) working days from the date of the meeting in Section 12.2. 1.) that the Superintendent or designee meet with the employee and the employee’s immediate supervisor. This meeting shall occur no later than ten (10) working days from the request. The interest- based problem-solving model shall include the following steps: 12.2.2.1 Identify issue(s) or areas of concern; 12.2.2.2 Discuss individual and mutual interests; 12.2.2.3 Generate options; 12.2.2.4 Clarify commitments and develop action plan.

Interest-Based Problem Solving. The District and the Association encourages the use of the interest-based problem- solving model. The success of the interest-based problem-solving model is dependent upon open communication between all parties and a willingness to objectively discuss the issue(s) or concern(s) and work together toward a viable solution. 12.2.1 An employee who believes there is a problem shall present the concern orally to the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) working days. The immediate supervisor and employee shall meet within three (3) working days in an attempt to resolve the matter. During this conference the employee and immediate supervisor will informally follow the interest- interest-based problem-problem- solving model by: 12.2.1.1 Clearly stating the area(s) of concern; 12.2.1.2 Having open dialogue about the interests of each party; 12.2.1.3 Share possible solutions to the problem. 12.2.2 If resolution is not reached at the meeting pursuant to Section 12.2.1, the employee may request (within five (5) working days from the date of the meeting in Section 12.2. 1.) that the Superintendent or designee meet with the employee and the employee’s immediate supervisor. This meeting shall occur no later than ten (10) working days from the request. The interest- interest-based problem-solving model shall include the following steps: 12.2.2.1 Identify issue(s) or areas of concern; 12.2.2.2 Discuss individual and mutual interests; 12.2.2.3 Generate options; 12.2.2.4 Clarify commitments and develop action plan.