Common use of Level D Clause in Contracts

Level D. If the grievance remains unsettled, the grievant has fifteen (15) school days to notify the superintendent if he/she is referring the matter to the Association requesting arbitration. If the matter is referred to arbitration, then the parties shall apply to the American Arbitration Association to name an arbitrator under its rules and procedures. The arbitrator shall use his/her best efforts to arbitrate the grievance, but s/he shall have no power to add to or subtract from, alter, or modify any of the said provisions. The arbitrator shall thereafter submit a decision to both parties. The arbitrator’s decision shall be binding. The parties agree to share equally in the compensation and expenses of the arbitrator.

Level D. If the grievance remains unsettled, the grievant has fifteen (15) school days to notify the superintendent if he/she is referring the matter to the Association requesting arbitration. If the matter is referred to arbitration, then the parties shall apply to the American Arbitration Association to name an arbitrator under its rules and procedures. The arbitrator shall use his/her best efforts to arbitrate the grievance, but s/he shall have no power to add to or subtract from, alter, or modify any of the said provisions. The arbitrator shall thereafter submit a decision to both parties. The arbitrator’s decision shall be binding. The parties agree to share equally in the compensation and expenses of the arbitrator.

Level D. If the grievance remains unsettled, the grievant has fifteen (15) school days to notify the superintendent if he/she is referring the matter to the Association requesting arbitration. If the matter is referred to arbitration, then the parties shall apply to the American Arbitration Association to name an arbitrator under its rules and procedures. The arbitrator shall use his/her best efforts to arbitrate the grievance, but s/he shall have no power to add to or subtract from, alter, or modify any of the said provisions. The arbitrator shall thereafter submit a decision to both parties. The arbitrator’s 's decision shall be binding. The parties agree to share equally in the compensation and expenses of the arbitrator.