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SECTION 3: FAILURE TO OBSERVE TIME LIMITS In the event the grievant fails to exhaust its remedies under grievance procedures provided above, or to abide by the time limits with respect to each step, the grievance shall be presumed to be abandoned and the matter shall be settled in accordance with the School Department's last answer thereto. In the event the School Department fails to give its answer at any step within the time limits prescribed, the grievant shall have the right to proceed immediately to the next step. Any time limit may be extended by written mutual agreement of the grievant and the School Department. SECTION 4: EFFECT OF SETTLEMENT Any settlement of a grievance shall be applicable to that grievance only and shall not be binding authority for the disposition or any other grievance. Any grievance initiated under this procedure shall be brought by and for the student or employee alleging action in violation of Title IX and the implementing regulations by the School Department, affecting the student or employee initiating the grievance. N.B. GRIEVANCE FORMS RELATING TO THIS PROCEDURE ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE. RETENTION POLICY • All cases regarding possible retention of a student in grades K-2 will be referred to the Teacher Assistance Team (TAT). The ultimate decision will rest with the Principal after consultation with the team. • Referral for retention may be made by classroom teachers, school administrators or parents/guardians. A child considered for retention must be reviewed by the TAT, which includes the child's regular classroom teacher and any specialists working with that child. The TAT would then decide if further referral shall be made. • The following conditions may warrant consideration for retention: • Failure of two or more terms in any two academic subjects • Absence from any class in excess of thirty(30) days • Retention will be considered only after all other possibilities have been exhausted, including special support and remediation efforts. • The Superintendent of Schools shall approve a second retention assigned any students. • Parents/guardians must be contacted as soon as it is determined that school retention is a possibility. • Parents/guardians will be required to sign off regarding their decision to promote a child when the administrator has determined retention is necessary. If the parent/guardian does not sign off, the child will be retained as decided by the School Team. 39