Level VI. If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision at Level V, the Association may within ten (10) days submit a notice, in writing, to the Superintendent for binding arbitration of the dispute. The grievant/Association and the District shall attempt to agree upon an arbitrator and if no agreement can be reached, the parties shall request the California State Conciliation Service to supply a panel of five (5) names of persons experienced in hearing grievances in public schools. Each party shall alternately strike a name until only one name remains. The remaining panel member shall be the arbitrator. The order of striking shall be determined by lot. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator and the hearing shall be borne equally by the District and the Association. All other expenses, including fees for witnesses, or the costs of substitutes for witnesses, shall be borne by the party incurring them.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
