The anatomy of most grievance machinery is fairly simple and consists of a prescribed series of steps or line of appeals, beginning with presentation of the problem to teh immediate supervisor. If the system member finds no redress at one level, he or she may take the case to consecutively higher officials in order of authority, for example, to the principal, superintendent, board of education, and finally the state education agency. There is usually a committee that acts in an advisory capacity and as a liaison between the aggrieved and the administration representative.