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April 26, 2005). An annual report of grievances filed will be presented to the Board of Trustees
in December, with copies distributed to the Presidents of Professional Staff Association and
Educational Support Personnel. The leadership of PSA and ESP will be provided an opportunity
to comment, including voicing concerns regarding the way grievances are heard at the College.
2. The Board of Trustees in an open meeting shall take action on the grievance.
3. The grievant shall be notified in writing of the Board of Trustees’ action on the grievance
not later than three (3) days after the next regular Board Meeting following the hearing on
the grievance unless the Board by majority vote of the Board members present at a legally convened
meeting extends the time for the official disposition of the grievance.
ARTICLE XIV. BOARD POLICIES AND BYLAWS.
Section 1. Classification. The exercise of Board powers may be formally classified as
(a) Bylaws and (b) Policies.
Section 2. Bylaws of the Board. The exercise of Board powers concerning the organization,
procedures, and functions of the Board may be classified as Bylaws of the Board.
Section 3. Policies of the Board. The exercise of Board powers concerning the Board
structure and direction regarding the internal operating organization of the College may be
classified as Policies of the Board.
Policy shall hereinafter be defined as a basic assumption or principle established by the
Board as a guideline for discretionary action by the administration, faculty, and staff in conducting
the affairs of the College to achieve the stated goals or objectives.
Section 4. Intent of the Policies. Rules and procedures in support of Policies are established
by the administration, faculty, and staff members with the approval of the President in
order to apply Board Policy to specific situations. Such rules and procedures shall be reduced to
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