Common use of Step Five Clause in Contracts

Step Five. Arbitration If the grievance is not satisfactorily resolved at Step Four, the Association may, within ten (10) working days of the date of receipt of the Board’s final disposition of the grievance, submit an appeal for binding arbitration to the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The rules of the AAA shall govern the selection of the arbitrator. Should the teacher fail to institute the grievance within the time limits specified, all further proceedings shall be barred. The time limits specified herein may only be extended by mutual written and signed agreement.

Step Five. Arbitration Arbitration: If the grievance is not satisfactorily resolved at Step Four, the Association may, within ten (10) working days of the date of receipt of the Board’s final disposition of the grievance, submit an appeal for binding arbitration to the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The rules of the AAA shall govern the selection of the arbitrator. Should the teacher fail to institute the grievance within the time limits specified, all further proceedings shall be barred. The time limits specified herein may only be extended by mutual written and signed agreement.