Procedure:

A grievance may be filed when there is a violation, misinterpretation, or inequitable application of any provisions of the collective bargaining agreement (contract) or of any District or administrative policy or rule. Before a grievance is filed, we make every effort possible to handle the situation through open communication with the party who is committing the violation. If you feel you have a situation that requires a grievance to be filed, please discuss it with your building representative(s), who in turn will discuss the matter with our At Large representatives and/or VPs of Elementary or Secondary.

If a grievance is the action we need to take, you can use the attached form , with the assistance of your building representative(s), to file a Stage I grievance. Depending on the results of the Stage I grievance, a member of the Executive Board will then take over if it is necessary to file a Stage II grievance. Please be aware that there are many technicalities and time frames associated with each stage in the process. Therefore, it is essential that your building representative(s) and At Large representatives and/or VPs of Elementary or Secondary are involved in the filing from the beginning.