Common use of Step I Clause in Contracts

Step I. The grievant may submit to the proper immediate administrative authority a completed "Grievance Report Form," (attached to this Agreement as Exhibit "A"), Step I, within fifteen (15) school days after the grievant becomes aware of the alleged grievance, in triplicate showing the date of the occurrence, a statement of the nature of the grievance and provisions of the contract allegedly violated when applicable, and the relief sought. A copy of the grievance shall be submitted by the grievant to the Association building representative and by the administrator to the Superintendent. Within five (5) school days of receipt of the Grievance Report Form, the administrator shall meet with the grievant and/or an Association representative in an effort to resolve the grievance. The administrator shall indicate the disposition of the grievance within five (5) school days after such meeting by completing Step I of the Grievance Report Form and returning it to the grievant. The Association and the Superintendent shall both be notified in writing as to the disposition of the grievance.