Level III - Mediation. 16.5.1 If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision at Level II, he/she may, within ten (10) days submit a written request (Appendix E) for mediation of the grievance. In this event the Association shall, within ten (10) days, submit to the California State Conciliation Service a written request for the immediate services of a mediator.
16.5.2 The function of the mediator shall be to assist the parties to achieve a mutually satisfactory resolution of the grievance. At the outset of this process, the mediator shall schedule a meeting at a mutually agreeable time for the purpose of resolving the matter through mediation. Mediation shall be limited to one day unless both parties agree to extend the mediation beyond one day.
16.5.3 If a satisfactory resolution of the grievance is achieved by means of this mediation process, both parties to the grievance shall sign a written statement to that effect, and thus waive the right of either party to any further appeal of the grievance.
16.5.4 The District and the Association have agreed that this level (Level III of this Grievance Procedure) may be waived by mutual agreement. If no satisfactory settlement is reached after Mediation, either party may appeal the grievance to the next level (Level IV).
Level III - Mediation. If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision at Level II, 39 he/she may within ten (10) days after receipt of the decision at Level II, submit to 40 Employee Relations Services a written request for mediation of the grievance.
Level III - Mediation. 3.5.1 If the Association or District elects, the grievance may be referred to a mediator from the State Mediation and Conciliation Service (SMCS). If either the District or the Association elects to go to mediation, the party so electing must notify the other party in writing within thirty (30) days following the Level II decision. Both the Association and the District agree to participate in the process in good faith in an attempt to reach an equitable resolution.
3.5.2 Either the District or the Association may contact SMCS for the assignment of the mediator. A meeting will be scheduled as soon as calendars can be arranged.
3.5.3 If the Association and the District agree, they may use an alternative to the SMCS.
3.5.4 Other than the costs for a mediator which are to be borne equally, each party shall pay its own costs.
Level III - Mediation. If the grievant is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Level II, within ten (10) days of the date the decision has been made, or if no decision has been rendered within twenty (20) days after the Level II meeting, or if no meeting has been held within twenty (20) days after presenting the grievance to the employer's representative, mediation shall be requested by the grievant by petitioning the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services. Mediation shall be requested for grievances other than those arising from discharge and demotion.
Level III - Mediation. 9.3.3.1 Prior to the submission of a grievance to Level IV, either party to the grievance procedure may request that the parties utilize the services of the State Conciliation Service for mediation and recommendation regarding the outcome of the grievance. Such request shall be made in writing within 10 work days after the Superintendent or designee’s decision at Level II.
9.3.3.2 The function of the mediator shall be to assist the parties to achieve a mutually satisfactory resolution of the grievance. At the outset of this process, the mediator shall schedule a meeting at a mutually agreeable time for the purpose of resolving the matter through mediation.
9.3.3.3 If a satisfactory resolution of the grievance is achieved by means of this mediation process, both parties to the grievance shall sign a written statement to that effect, and thus waive the right of either party to any further appeal of the grievance.
Level III - Mediation. 7.4.1 If the Federation or District elects, the grievance may be referred to a mediator from the State Mediation and Conciliation Service (SMCS). Both the Federation and the District agree to participate in the process in good faith in an attempt to reach an equitable resolution.
7.4.2 Either the District or the Federation may contact SMCS for the assignment of the mediator. A meeting will be scheduled as soon as calendars can be arranged.
7.4.3 If the Federation and the District agree, they may use an alternative to the SMCS.
7.4.4 The costs of mediation are to be borne equally.
Level III - Mediation. If the grievant and/or the Association are not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Level II, the Association may refer the grievance to
7.4.3.1 The Association shall request that a mediator from the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service be assigned to assist the parties in the resolution of the grievance.
7.4.3.2 The mediator shall within 10 days of the receipt of the request or as soon as available, meet with the grievant, the Association, and the charter school representatives for the purpose of resolving the grievance.
7.4.3.3 If an agreement is reached, it shall be reduced to writing, and signed by the grievant, the Association, and the Charter School. Such agreement shall constitute a settlement of the grievance.
7.4.3.4 In the event that the grievant, the Association, and the Executive Director or their designee have not resolved the grievance with the assistance of the mediator within 10 days of the first mediation session, the Association may elect to terminate Level III and proceed to Level IV of the grievance procedure.
Level III - Mediation. 14.5.1 If the grievance is denied or if the grievant is not satisfied with the decision at Level II, the grievant may, request that the District contact the State Mediation and Reconciliation Service to appoint a mediator to mediate the grievance. The request must be made within 10 days of receipt of the Level II denial or within 10 days of the deadline of the written decision.
14.5.2 Within ten (10) days of receipt of a request for mediation, the District shall file a request for mediation with the State Mediation and Conciliation Service. Timelines can be extended by written agreement.
14.5.3 The mediator shall attempt to find a mutually acceptable resolution to the grievance.
14.5.4 The mediator shall not issue any public statement of fact or opinion on the grievance.
14.5.5 If the parties reach a mutually acceptable resolution, it shall be recorded in writing and signed by the parties.
Level III - Mediation. 5.6.1. Within ten (10) days after receipt of the Superintendent or designee’s written decision from Level II, or the time limit expires without the issuance of the Superintendent or designee’s written decision, the aggrieved may submit the grievance to mediation with a mediator designated by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). A copy of the request for assignment of a mediator shall be provided to theDistrict.
5.6.2. The mediation meeting(s) shall be scheduled at the convenience of the mediator. If an agreement is reached at mediation, the agreement shall be reduced to writing and shall be signed by the aggrieved, the Association and the District. This agreement shall be non- precedential and shall constitute a settlement of the grievance.
5.6.3. If the aggrieved, the Association and the Superintendent or designee have not resolved the grievance with the assistance of the mediator, the Association may proceed to Level IV.
Level III - Mediation. 6.3.4.1 If the grievant is not satisfied with the written decision in section 6.3.3, CFT/PFA may appeal the grievance on his/her behalf to level III, formal, under section 6.3.5, or at the written request of either the grievant, CFT/PFA, or the district, within five (5) working days after the grievant’s receipt of the written reply in section 6.3.3, the party may request a mediator from the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service for mediation. If mediation is not acceptable to both parties, then the grievance moves to Level V.
