Common use of Level Four – FMCS Mediation Clause in Contracts

Level Four – FMCS Mediation. If the grievant and the Association are not satisfied with the disposition of the Superintendent at Level Three, within five (5) days after the receipt of the Superintendent’s disposition the grievant and the Association may submit a request to the Superintendent for FMCS mediation. Within five (5) days of the request, the parties shall mutually attempt to agree on an FMCS mediator. If unable to do so, the parties shall request for FMCS to appoint a mediator. The parties shall participate in an FMCS grievance mediation session, which shall be held as soon as practicable in accordance with the mediator’s availability.