Common use of Three-Stage Grievance Procedure Clause in Contracts

Three-Stage Grievance Procedure. Teachers will meet with Principals in an effort to resolve an issue before filing a formal grievance. 1. First Stage - Principal a. The first stage grievance must be filed within ten (10) days of the specific act which is alleged to be a violation of the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. The formal grievance shall set forth the date of occurrence, the nature of the grievance, contractual provision(s) allegedly violated and the relief sought. Within five (5) days of receipt of the grievance, the principal shall establish, at a mutually agreeable time, a meeting to discuss the grievance. This meeting shall take place within ten (10) days of the date upon which it was established. The principal shall have five (5) days following the meeting to indicate, on the grievance form, his or her disposition of the grievance and to tender it to the teacher and the Association. b. If the Association is not satisfied with the principal’s disposition, it must complete a School Corporation Grievance Form and submit it to the Superintendent within ten (10) days of the receipt of the disposition. 2. Second Stage - Superintendent The Superintendent shall hold a meeting to hear the grievance within ten (10) days of receipt of the grievance. The Superintendent shall indicate the disposition of the grievance within seven (7) days of the meeting and tender it to the teacher and the Association.