Common use of Problem Solving Procedures Clause in Contracts

Problem Solving Procedures. A. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent any individual teacher from presenting a problem and having the problem adjusted without intervention of the Association, if the adjustment is not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, provided that the Association has been given an opportunity to be present at such adjustment. B. This article is not intended as a substitute for procedural rights under the Tenure Act. Though not absolutely necessary, it would be both professional and helpful to inform your immediate supervisor or supervisors of your intent to appeal to the next highest official by providing them with a copy of your appeal to that person. The teacher may, if he wishes, send a copy of the correspondence to the next highest official, when presenting problems to immediate supervisor. C. Any problem must be filed within 45 school days of the occurrence or reasonable knowledge thereof. Probationary teachers hired after August 1, 2004 have no access to the following grievance process beyond the Board level in regards to dismissal due to an unsatisfactory evaluation. 1. FIRST STEP: (Elementary) Elementary Principal (Secondary) Secondary Principal (Adult High School) Director or Designee Beginning with the first step: a. If on any occasion when an administrative official fails to respond to a problem in the designated time limit, the problem will be automatically advanced to the next step. b. If any administrator in the line of problem solving finds that he is not in a position to solve a problem, he will initial the written record and forward immediately to the next higher supervisor. 1. Teacher presents problems to immediate supervisor. (If a problem involves more than one school building, it may be filed directly at the second step.)

Problem Solving Procedures. A. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent any individual teacher from presenting a problem and having the problem adjusted without intervention of the Association, if the adjustment is not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, provided that the Association has been given an opportunity to be present at such adjustment. B. This article is not intended as a substitute for procedural rights under the Tenure Act. Though not absolutely necessary, it would be both professional and helpful to inform your immediate supervisor or supervisors of your intent to appeal to the next highest official by providing them with a copy of your appeal to that person. The teacher may, if he wishes, send a copy of the correspondence to the next highest official, when presenting problems to immediate supervisor. C. Any problem must be filed within 45 school days of the occurrence or reasonable knowledge thereof. Probationary teachers hired after August 1, 2004 have no access to the following grievance process beyond the Board level in regards to dismissal due to an unsatisfactory evaluation. 1. FIRST STEP: (Elementary) Elementary Principal (Secondary) Secondary Principal (Adult High School) Director or Designee Beginning with the first step: a. If on any occasion when an administrative official fails to respond to a problem in the designated time limit, the problem will be automatically advanced to the next step. b. If any administrator in the line of problem solving finds that he is not in a position to solve a problem, he will initial the written record and forward immediately to the next higher supervisor. 1. Teacher presents problems to immediate supervisor. (If a problem involves more than one school building, it may be filed directly at the second step.)