Occasionally, AEL members find themselves challenged regarding their performance in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. The source and nature or format of a challenge are two variables determining AEL's strategy in pursuit of fair and equitable resolution. The Grievance Committee delivers a form of peer review and provides crucial assistance to AEL’s legal counsel in developing appropriate strategies and arguments in defense. Sometimes, certain situations involving one member affects other members as a class in which instance AEL serves as plaintiff. In either instance members' experience and insights are important for determining AEL's role and actions.

Grievance Committee members for 2008-09 are:

Diana Strohecker
Nantucket Elementary

Daryl Kennedy
Meade Senior High

George Beaumont
South River Senior High