22.04(a) A Grievance must be filed in writing by the Association in the Office of the Director. The grievance shall state the pertinent facts of the case with reasonable particularity, including the section(s) of the Agreement allegedly violated, and the remedy or desired outcome that is sought. The date of the filing is the date the grievance is received at the Office.
22.04(b) The grievance must be filed within twenty (20) teaching days from the occurrence of the events giving rise to the grievance, or from the time at which the aggrieved individual should reasonably have become aware of the grievance. The Director (or designee) shall meet with the grievant and the Association within ten (10) teaching days of receiving the grievance. The Director (or designee) shall issue a written response to the grievance within five (5) teaching days of the meeting.
22.04(c) Resolution at the First Step, although final, shall not be precedential.