Level Two
CFT: A grievance not resolved at level one can be appealed by the Federation to the next level – the superintendent (represented by the Director of Employee Relations).  A meeting should be held within five (5) days and a written decision rendered within five (5) days of the meeting.

However, at the request of either the Board or the Federation, grievance mediation shall occur prior to the Level II grievance conference.  The Board and Federation shall agree, by July 1, 1991, on an agency, individual, or panel to provide such mediation services.  The parties shall develop specific procedures for grievance mediation, with the assistance of the mediator.

If grievance mediation is requested, time limits are suspended until the mediation occurs.  A formal Level II conference shall be conducted within 5 days of the final mediation session, unless the grievance is resolved through mediation.  Thereafter, the normal time limits shall be observed.

ACPSOP:  In the event a grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved at Step 1, the Association shall file, within 5 days of the principal’s or the appropriate administrator’s written decision at Step 1, a copy of the grievance with the Director of Employee Relations.  Within 5 days after such written grievance is filed, the grievant, the Association, and the Director of Employee Relations or his/her designee shall meet to resolve the grievance.  The Director of Employee Relations or his/her designee shall file his/her decision within 5 days of the Step 2 conference and communicate it to the grievant and the Association.