Common use of Second Level Clause in Contracts

Second Level. Any teacher who has not received satisfactory settlement as outlined in the first level shall submit the grievance in writing with a letter of transmittal to the superintendent of schools. Within fifteen (15) school days of receipt of the grievance, the superintendent, or the superintendent's designate, shall meet with the aggrieved, the supervisor or administrator directly involved in an effort to reach a satisfactory settlement. The superintendent, or the superintendent's designate, shall render the superintendent's decision in writing to the parties involved, including the Federation. If a satisfactory settlement cannot be reached within fifteen (15) school days after the superintendent's hearing, the third level may be initiated within five (5) school days thereafter.