Impasse and Mediation. In the event that a proposed agreement has not been concluded within twenty (20) days prior to the expiration of the current contract, either party then may declare an impasse of negotiations. Upon declaration of such impasse, that party, or both parties in unison, may
Impasse and Mediation. In the event agreement is not reached by the parties 25 days prior to expiration of the current contract; either party may declare an impasse of negotiations. Upon declaration of impasse, either party may request mediation from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. The assigned mediator shall seek to promote and/or develop an agreement between the parties, and shall have all the necessary authority to call and schedule meetings between the parties for such purpose. Any and all costs and/or expenses charged by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services for its services, if any, shall be shared equally by the parties. This procedure represents the parties mutually agreed upon dispute settlement procedure and supersedes the procedure contained in ORC 4117.14.
Impasse and Mediation. When an impasse has been declared by either party pursuant to Section XII of the IELRA or invoked by the IELRB, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service shall be requested by the parties to appoint a mediator from its staff. The mediator shall meet as soon as possible with the parties or their representatives, or both, either jointly or separately, and shall take such steps as he/she may deem appropriate to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement.
Impasse and Mediation. If agreement is not reached on all items within forty-five (45) days before school begins, either party may call for mediation and/or impasse as a means of attempting resolution on the item or items of dispute.
