Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 93 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PERSONNEL RULES
Chapter 14 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 93-14-008 - Number of Days

The number of days indicated in each step of the procedure will be the maximum. Failure of the grievant to proceed to the next step within the maximum time limit will be considered as termination of the grievance. Failure of the Department in any step to render a decision to the aggrieved employee(s) within the maximum time limits will automatically allow the aggrieved employee(s) to proceed to the next step.

"Days" will mean regularly scheduled workdays when the Nebraska Department of Education, Nebraska State Office Building offices, are open, excluding, however, such regularly scheduled workdays during which employees involved in the procedure are absent from the work site on approved leave or travel status. For all employees who are permanently located at work sites other than 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, Nebraska, days as defined above shall be counted from the date of receipt. The day in which an item is received is not counted as a day for the receiving party.

Any time period established herein may be extended upon the written consent of the employee and the Deputy Commissioner.