Section III - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Clause Samples
Section III - Grievance Procedure establishes a formal process for employees to raise and resolve workplace complaints or disputes. Typically, this clause outlines the steps an employee must follow, such as submitting a written complaint, participating in meetings with management, and possibly escalating the issue to higher authorities or arbitration if not resolved at earlier stages. Its core practical function is to provide a clear, structured method for addressing grievances, thereby promoting fair treatment and helping to prevent unresolved conflicts from escalating within the organization.
Section III - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. If the employee has sought redress through the complaint procedure and has not received satisfaction, the employee may file a written notice with the superintendent of schools declaring that a grievance exists. The declaration must include the following specifics:
Section III - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 1. Step 1 If the employee has sought redress through the complaint procedure and has not received satisfaction, the employee may file a written notice with the superintendent of schools declaring that a grievance exists. The declaration must include the following specifics:
a. the original complaint taken up with the building administrator and the district administrator or designee;
b. the portion(s) of the building administrator’s and the district administrator or designee’s decision that are unacceptable;
c. the reasons why those portions are unacceptable; and,
d. the corrections sought by the employee. Upon receipt of the declaration, the superintendent or designee will set up a meeting within ten (10) working days between the grievant and the superintendent or designee. During the grievance procedure, either party may be accompanied by legal counsel. If either party is going to have legal counsel, that party should give sufficient notice to the other party of such representation. The superintendent or designee will render a decision on the grievance within five (5) working days after the meeting.
Section III - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 1. Step I If the employee has sought redress through the complaint procedure and has not received satisfaction, the employee may file a written notice with the superintendent of schools declaring that a grievance exists. The declaration must include the following specifics:
a. the original complaint taken up with the building administrator and the district administrator or
b. the portiones) of the building administrator's and the district administrator or designee's decision that are unacceptable;
c. the reasons why those portions are unacceptable; and,
d. the corrections sought by the employee. Upon receipt ofthe declaration, the superintendent or designee will set up a meeting within ten (10) working days between the grievant and the superintendent or designee. During the grievance procedure, either party may be accompanied by legal counsel. If either party is going to have legal counsel, that party should give sufficient notice to the other party of such representation. The superintendent or designee will render a decision on the grievance within five (5) working days after the meeting.
2. Step 2 If the employee is not satisfied with the superintendent's or designee's decision, she/he may submit a written request to the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees or designee of School District No. 271 petitioning a reconsideration of the superintendent's or designee's decision. The written request shall include the following specifics:
a. the grievance taken up with the superintendent or designee;
b. the reasons why the superintendent's or designee's decision is not unacceptable; and
c. the corrections sought by the employee. Upon receipt ofthe petition, the Chairperson of the Board, or designee, shall set up a date for a hearing within ten (10) working days. The hearing may be attended by any person(s) requested by the grievant or the superintendent or designee. The Board will act as an impartial third party during the hearing and will render a decision and forward the decision to the grievant and the superintendent or designee within five (5) working days.
3. Step 3 If, after the Board's hearing and decision, a satisfactory settlement is not reached, the grievant may then request that the grievance be submitted to binding arbitration to an impartial neutral third party as agreed by both the grievant and the Board as determined in the Procedural Agreement (Article I, Section L: Mediation), and paid for equally by the Association and the School Board and autho...