ARTICLE V - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

SECTION A - DEFINITIONS

1. The Association, member of the Association, of Teacher(s) (hereinafter "The Grievant") may claim that there has been a violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of the terms of the negotiated agreements which claim shall be a grievance.

2. "Days" for the purpose of the Grievance procedure shall mean Teacher employment days, except during the summer recess when they shall mean days on which the district business office is open. In the event of illness, vacation, including summer vacation, and/or conflicting professional obligations, stated time limits will be extended the length of the absence or vacation.