Common use of Level Three Grievance Clause in Contracts

Level Three Grievance. If the grievance remains unresolved at the conclusion of Level Two, it may be submitted for binding arbitration at the request of the LEA, provided written notice of the request for submission to arbitration is delivered to the Board within fifteen (15) working days after the date of the decision under Level Two. The parties will use AAA to select the Arbitrator. Upon selection by the parties, the arbitrator shall conduct the arbitration hearing and other related matters in accordance with the rules and regulations of the American Arbitration Association. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the LEA and the Board. All other expenses shall be borne by the party incurring them, and neither party shall be responsible for the expense of witnesses called by the other. Either party may initiate a pre-arbitration settlement conference. Whenever possible such conference should be initiated at least thirty (30) calendar days before the scheduled arbitration hearing.