Requests for Bargaining. 1. If the Association or Board desires to open bargaining, it shall notify the other in writing no later than January 1, immediately prior to the expiration date of the agreement. Notification in writing from the Association shall be served on the Superintendent. Notification in writing from the Board shall be served on the Association President. 2. Within twenty-one (21) days after receipt of such notice, an introductory meeting will be scheduled with representatives from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) to discuss using IBB. 3. If impact bargaining is used, an initial meeting will be held at which time the Association and Board will submit their proposals in writing. These proposals shall, in form and detail, specify that to which agreement is sought. Topical listings of items proposed for negotiation shall constitute a clear failure of compliance with this requirement and may be disregarded. 4. The items proposed shall constitute the total for negotiations unless otherwise agreed by the parties. The remaining items of the then current contract shall remain in force and effect, and shall be part of any successor agreement.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
