Common use of School Board Level Clause in Contracts

School Board Level. If a grievance remains unsettled after having been processed through Step 2, the employee or the Association may, within five (5) work days from the date the decision is rendered at the previous step, submit the grievance to the School Board. In which case, the grievance is to be submitted in writing and specify the nature of the complaint and the remedy requested. Copies of previous decisions are to be included with the grievance. Within five (5) workdays from the date the grievance is filed at Step 3, the School Board will establish a mutually convenient date and time for a meeting to discuss the matter. Both parties reserve the right to include consultants in any such meeting. The School Board shall render its decision in writing together with supporting reasons to the employee, Association, Principal, and Superintendent within fifteen (15) workdays from the date the grievance is heard by the Board.