Rights of the Aggrieved. Any individual teacher represented by the Association shall be ensured freedom from restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal in presenting his/her appeal. Any grievant may represent himself/herself through Step 3 of this procedure. When the grievant is not represented by the Association, the Association shall have the right to be present and to state its views at all stages of the grievance procedure, and no grievance shall be considered resolved without the approval of the Association. The administration shall notify the Association of the date and time of the meeting. Only the Association may process grievances through arbitration.
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