The document outlines the grievance procedure and timelines. It recognizes that disputes can arise and encourages informal resolution. There are typically 2-3 formal pre-arbitration steps followed by a potential arbitration step where an arbitrator makes a binding decision. The document provides examples to help track timelines, such as an alleged violation occurring on September 15th resulting in a filing deadline of October 5th, and a grievance being filed on October 4th requiring a meeting within 14 days by October 18th.

1. Grievance Steps and
Tracking Time Lines

2. Grievance Procedure – Closer Look
 Recognition that disputes arise
 Encourage informal settlement
 Definition of grievance
 2‐3 pre‐arbitration formal steps
 Arbitration step
 Arbitrator authority
 Time limit waiver

3. Preamble – Disputes Arise

4. Grievance Definition

5. Informal Resolution

6. Step One – Mid Level Administrator

7. Step Two – Upper Level Administrator

8. Step 3 ‐ Arbitration

9. Step 3 ‐ Arbitration Sections

10. Time Limits

11. Let’s Track a Timeline
 Get a calendar
 Alleged violation occurred on September 15
 21 calendar days to file
 Day of alleged violation is not counted as a day
 What date is the filing deadline? ________________

12. Meeting Date Calculation
 Grievance timely filed on October 4, 2010
 Meeting scheduled within 14 days calendar of filing.
 When is the last day the meeting must take place? ________