File a grievance 

Quick Grievance Step-by-Step Guide

(For a more detailed procedure see attached document)

1. Identify the problem

Determine what happened, when you learned about it, and what part of the contract you believe was violated or misapplied.

2. Act within 15 days

Within 15 contractual days of first learning the facts, tell your principal/supervisor you intend to file a grievance and discuss the issue informally.

3. If unresolved, file in writing

If the informal meeting doesn't resolve the issue, file the District grievance form within 10 days of the meeting.

Include:

• What happened

• The contract provision involved

• What you want done to fix it

• Why you disagree with the decision

• Your signature

4. Level One — Principal/Supervisor

The principal/supervisor has 5 days to provide a written decision.

5. Level Two — Superintendent

If you're not satisfied, appeal to the Superintendent through HR within 10 days of receiving the Level One decision.

A Level Two hearing should occur within 10 days of the appeal. You should receive 5 days' notice of the hearing.

The Superintendent then issues a written decision.

6. Level Three — Arbitration

If you're still dissatisfied, you have 10 days to ask the Association to take the grievance to arbitration.

The Association decides whether to pursue arbitration.

If it agrees, it has 5 days to submit the grievance.

7. Keep records

Keep copies of the grievance, contract language, emails, decisions, and other evidence. Grievance records are supposed to be kept separately from personnel files.

Remember

• 15 days: Notify supervisor of intent

• 10 days: File formal grievance after informal meeting

• 5 days: Level One decision

• 10 days: Appeal to Superintendent

• 10 days: Request Association arbitration after Level Two

• Get extensions in writing

• Consider contacting your Association representative early