Common use of Level Four - Binding Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Level Four - Binding Arbitration. If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision at 11 Level Three, the grievant may, through the Association, within ten (10) days from the 12 Level Three decision being rendered, submit a request in writing to the Superintendent 13 for a binding arbitration of the dispute. The written request shall include a copy of the 14 informal conference form and the original grievance form (including the decision 15 rendered). If mediation is waived by mutual written agreement, the timeline for 16 submitting the request for arbitration shall begin the day after the agreement to waive 17 was signed. The Association and the District shall attempt to agree upon an arbitrator. 18 If no agreement can be reached, they shall request the American Arbitration 19 Association to supply a list of seven (7) names of arbitrators. Each party shall 20 alternately strike a name until only one (1) name remains. The remaining individual 21 shall be the arbitrator. The order of the striking shall be determined by lot. The