Resolving Differences. a. In the event there are proposals that have not been resolved in negotiations between the parties, either party may declare impasse. The expiration date of the contract shall be extended through the mediation process. Upon the declaration of impasse by either party, any unresolved issues shall either be withdrawn by the proposer or considered at impasse and submitted to mediation. If the designated representatives of the Board and the Association are unable to agree upon the selection of a mediator within five (5) calendar days, all unresolved issues shall be submitted to federal mediation within ten (10) calendar days. b. If, after a minimum of fifteen (15) calendar days, mediation has not resolved the differences, the Association shall have the right to proceed under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 4117.14(D)(2). c. The expenses of the mediator shall be shared equally by the parties. d. Mediation may extend beyond the expiration date of the contract only with the mutual consent of the parties. e. The parties intend for this dispute resolution procedure to supersede and take the place of the impasse procedure contained in ORC Chapter 4117.
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