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ARTICLE XIV - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES A. Definition 1. A grievance will mean a complaint by a teacher, a group of teachers, or the Association that there has been an alleged violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of any provision of this Agreement.
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Purpose 1. The primary purpose of the grievance procedure set forth in this article is to secure at the earliest time and at the lowest level possible, equitable solutions to the problems of the parties. By mutual agreement in writing, the time limits listed may be changed.
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Procedure 1. Representation Any teacher has a right to be represented in the grievance procedure by the Association. The teacher will be present at any grievance discussion if he/she desires or when the Administration and/or the Association deems it necessary. When the presence of a teacher or administrator at a grievance hearing is requested by either party, illness or incapacity of the teacher or administrator will be grounds for any necessary extension of grievance procedure time limits. 2. First Step After making the grievance known to the Association Grievance Committee, an attempt will be made to resolve any grievance in informal, verbal discussion between complaint and his/her immediate supervisor.
