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Grievances: Questions and Answers
In order to better serve our members needs, a grievance committee has been formed. Angela Calakos is the official Grievance Chairperson. She will handle all level two, three, and four grievances. Most level one grievances will be handled by different committee members. Below you will find each a grievance contact person for your level.
What is a Grievance?
A grievance is a process that is used when an article of the bargaining agreement is violated and the issue is not resolved.
Who should I contact if I want to file a grievance?
Your Senior Building Rep. is the first person you should speak to. They will then determine if they can solve the problem themselves or refer it to the team.
Then what happens?
You will be asked to write or email the details of the problem to your level grievance contact person. The level grievance contact is the individual who will file a level one grievance on behalf of the member if and when it is determined that the member does have a grievable issue.
What do you mean, "a grievable issue"?
Remember that there is a distinct difference between a grievance and a building problem. A building problem is usually handled by that building's reps. Sometimes a building problem can lead to a grievance, but that is not always the case. Don't assume that because an issue was discussed that a grievance has been filed. Filing a grievance is the final step, not the first.
What happens when a grievance is filed?
Most grievances start at level one and we attempt to resolve the problem with the individual who can grant the remedy. If the remedy is not granted it goes to level two and the Superintendent of Schools will then review it and either agree that there has been a violation of the contract or not. If there's no remedy, then it goes to a Board Level hearing. This is the forum in which the Association will present its case to the Board. The Board will then render its decision, if it is not in our favor and we feel that we have a strong case we will then take it to an arbitrator to decide, and this is the final forum. All this is spelled out in our contract in ARTICLE 3, pages 2 to 7.
How do I contact one of the Grievance team members?
We can be reached at:
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Elementary Daisy Mercado Cunningham Elementary School |
Middle School Lisa Davis Landis Middle School |
High School Lou Russo VHS 11-12
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Secretaries Marion Ostrowski Secretaries |
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