Common use of PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT Clause in Contracts

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. On or about September 15th of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terms and conditions of a successor agreement. The parties shall, no later than October 15th, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding and agreement. B. The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. The Board agrees not to hinder the Association in obtaining such non-confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requested. D. Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School District. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A. E. If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shall, after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to designate a fact-finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designation. G. The fact-finder will, within five (5) days following appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-finder, upon request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finder. The fact-finder may make this report public subject to the provisions of RSA 273:A. H. Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F and G of this Article III will not be binding on the parties. I. During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposals.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. On or about No later than September 15th of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terms and conditions of a successor agreement. The parties shall, no later than October 15th, negotiate commence negotiations in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding and agreement. B. The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. The Board agrees not to hinder the Association in from obtaining such non-confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requested. D. Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School DistrictDistrict Meeting. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A.. E. If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to cannot agree on a mutually agree upon a acceptable mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shall, after the receipt of such request, shall appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such an appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect affect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. F. If the mediator is unable to effect affect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his their appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-fact finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of The parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a fact finder. If the aforesaid written requestparties are unable to agree, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to designate a fact-fact finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, Public Employee Labor Relations Board shall designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such a designation. G. The fact-fact finder will, within five (5) days following appointment, will meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-fact finder deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in a closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-fact finder, upon request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-fact finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-fact finder. The fact-fact finder may make this report public subject to the provisions of RSA 273:A.public. H. Determinations and/or and /or recommendations under the provisions of Section F and G of this Article III will not be binding on the parties, except as provided according to RSA 273-A and related regulations. I. During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposalscounterproposals.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. On or about No later than September 15th of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terms and conditions of a successor agreement. The parties shall, no later than October 15th, negotiate commence negotiations in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding and agreement. B. The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. The Board agrees not to hinder the Association in obtaining such non-confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requested. D. Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School DistrictDistrict Meeting. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A.. E. If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallAmerican Arbitration Association will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-fact finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-fact finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designation. G. The fact-fact finder will, within five (5) days following appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-fact finder deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-fact finder, upon request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-fact finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-fact finder. The fact-fact finder may make this report public subject to the provisions of RSA 273:A.public. H. Determinations and/or and /or recommendations under the provisions of Section F and G of this Article III will not be binding on the parties. I. During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposals.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. 4.1 On or about September 15th May first (1st) of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, and subject to compliance with Article XVI, the Association may, may in writing by certified mail, mail return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terminate or modify the terms and conditions of a successor agreementthis Agreement. The If proper notice is given, the parties shall, no later than October May fifteenth (15th) meet, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding confer and agreementnegotiate. B. 4.2 The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. 4.3 The Board or its designee agrees not to hinder supply the Association in obtaining with such non-confidential information in its possession as is in the Board's possession and is reasonably requestedand timely req�ested by the Association. D. 4.4 Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Chesterfield Annual School DistrictDistrict Meeting. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreementagreements. If In cases of multiple year agreements, this paragraph shall not apply to actions of the funds District Meeting subsequent to the first District Meeting at which the financial provisions of the contract are not approved by funded and approved, so long as the School District Meetingaction at said meeting is in compliance with the notice requirements of the "▇▇▇▇▇▇▇" standards. The Board agrees that for any agreement of duration in excess of one year the funding provisions will be submitted to the voters in compliance with requirements of the "▇▇▇▇▇▇▇" standards, unless the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A.agree to a different procedure. E. 4.5 If, after discussion of all negotiable mattersmatters proposed by either party, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallAmerican Arbitration Association will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. 4.6 If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his his/her appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-fact finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designationdesignations. G. 4.7 The fact-fact finder will, within five (5) days following after his/her appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder he/she deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-fact finder, upon his/her request, all records, papers, papers and information in their possession relating to any matter mater under investigation by or in issue before the fact-fact finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finderhim/her. The fact-fact finder may make this his/her report public. In the event after the fact finder's report is made public subject there remain unresolved issues the parties specifically # agree that onl y the unresolved issues dealing with direct economic provisions of the contract shall be submitted to the provisions school district meeting for consideration. 4.8 The costs for the services of RSA 273:A.mediator and/or fact finder, including per diem expenses, if any, will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. H. 4.9 Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F Sections 6 and G 7 of this Article III article will not be binding on the parties. I. 4.10 During negotiations, the committee Committee of the Board and the committee Comm ittee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, view and make proposals and countercounterproposals. 4.11 The Board will, if it is known, make the Association aware of the budget submission date at the first meeting set forth in this Article. 4.12 A copy of any agreement reached hereunder will be filed with the PELRB within fourteen (14) days of its execution by the Association. 4.13 If the monies to fund the economic provisions are not appropriated as provided in this Article, Section 4, or if either party rejects the recommendations set forth in this Article, Section 9, then the parties shall do the following: a. The appropriate party shall notify the other party of its intent to renegotiate the provisions of the Agreement; and, b. The parties shall, within ten (10) days of such notification, meet and develop a modified settlement, which shall be resubmitted to the legislative entity in accordance with the provisions of RSA 273-proposals.A-12, Paragraphs Ill and IV. #

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. On or about September 15th of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terms and conditions of a successor agreement. The parties shall, no later than October 15th, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding and agreement. B. The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. The Board agrees not to hinder the Association in obtaining such non-confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requested. D. Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School District. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A. E. If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shall, after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to designate a fact-finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designation. G. The fact-finder will, within five (5) days following appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-finder, upon request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finder. The fact-finder may make this report public subject to the provisions of RSA 273:A. H. Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F and G of this Article III will not be binding on the parties. I. During negotiations, the committee of the Board Committee and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, view and make proposals and counter-proposalsproposals except that the Association will submit to the Committee all of its requests on Negotiable Subjects not later than January 31st of the year of expiration unless both parties agree to interest based bargaining which shall supercede the above process. The Committee will make available to the Association for inspection relevant but non-confidential cost and statistical data which the Association may need in order to develop, analyze and/or evaluate proposals and/or counter-proposals concerning negotiable subjects but there will be no obligation on the part of the Committee to prepare any records or summaries not already in existence. The Association's request for inspection will not be unreasonable. Either party may, if it so desires, utilize the service of outside consultants and may call upon professional and lay representatives to assist it either at or outside of the negotiation sessions. At the conclusion of negotiations, all agreements reached during negotiations will be reduced to writing and signed by the Committee and the Association. B. Despite reference in this Article to the Committee or the Association, as such, each shall have the right to act hereunder by Committee (which committee will not exceed nine (9) in number), individual member, or designated representative, whether or not a member. Each party will provide to the other, upon request, a written statement indicating the person or persons so authorized to act in its behalf at any particular point in time. The person or persons so authorized to act will be authorized to act in regard to all aspects of negotiation, it being the mutual intension that neither will be required to negotiate with respect to different subjects with different persons representing this other party. C. All written notices to the Association or Committee respectively will be deemed to have been properly given if delivered to the President of the Association and to the Superintendent of Schools, respectively. D. Nothing herein contained will be deemed to affect or authorize negotiations or requests for changes in the provisions of the Agreement of which this Article is a part. YEAR BASE HOURLY YEAR BASE HOURLY YEAR BASE HOURLY While not an exhaustive list, the following demonstrates the type of learning projects that could be considered for teachers to earn contact hours. ! Classroom Action Research ! New Class Curriculum Developed and Implemented ! Middle School House Chair Work ! Parent/Community Involvement Programs ! Community Engagement Events (not part of 3 paid hours) ! PTO Leadership Position ! Conference/Workshop/Course Presenter ! Professional Learning Collaborations (CFG, others) ! On-going Co-Curricular Activities (not stipend) ! Professional Book Groups ! Curriculum Institutes ! Creating and Maintaining website to serve Parents and Students ! Juried Publication ! Academic Judging ! Accreditation Review Work ! Office in State/Regional/National Educational Organization or Content Area Association ! Grant Writing & Receipt ! Foreign Travel ! Committee Work (not otherwise compensated) APPENDIX C: DIFFERENTIAL SCHEDULE ATHLETIC CO-CURRICULAR DESCRIPTION Boys'/Girls' Base DESCRIPTION Boys'/Girls' Base DESCRIPTION Base BASEBALL B 4,605 INTRAMURALS B 945 ACADEMIC DECATHLON 2,303 BASEBALL ASST B 2,763 INTRAMURALS G 945 DEBATE 2,303 BASKETBALL B 6,908 LACROSSE B 4,605 DRAMATICS FALL/WINTER 4,605 BASKETBALL ASST B 4,145 LACROSSE G 4,605 DRAMATICS FALL/WINTER ASST 2,763 BASKETBALL G 6,908 LACROSSE ASST B 2,763 DRAMATICS SPRING 4,605 BASKETBALL ASST G 4,145 LACROSSE ASST G 2,763 DRAMATICS SPRING ASST 2,763 CHEERLEADING FALL G 3,839 NORDIC SKI COACH DHS 3,071 FUTURE TEACHERS (DHS) 2,303 CHEERLEADING FALL ASST G 2,303 OUTDOOR TRACK B 4,605 FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS (PHS) 2,303 CHEERLEADING WINTER G 4,605 OUTDOOR TRACK ASST B 2,763 JR CLASS ADVISOR 2,303 CHEERLEADING WINTER ASST G 2,763 OUTDOOR TRACK G 4,605 LITERARY MAGAZINE 2,303 CROSS COUNTRY B 3,071 OUTDOOR TRACK ASST G 2,763 MATH TEAM COACH HS 3,071 CROSS COUNTRY ASST B 1,843 SOCCER B 4,605 MATH TEAM COACH 9th GRADE 2,303 CROSS COUNTRY G 3,071 SOCCER ASST B 2,763 NEWSPAPER ADVISOR 3,071 CROSS COUNTRY ASST G 1,843 SOCCER G 4,605 PROJECT GRADUATION 2,303 FIELD HOCKEY G 4,605 SOCCER ASST G 2,763 SR CLASS ADVISOR 2,303 FIELD HOCKEY ASST G 2,763 SOFTBALL G 4,605 INTERNATIONAL CLUB (PHS) 2,303 FOOTBALL B 7,677 SOFTBALL ASST G 2,763 MOCK TRIAL (DHS) 2,303 FOOTBALL ASST B 4,606 SWIMMING B 4,605 YEARBOOK ADVISOR 3,839 GOLF 3,071 SWIMMING ASST B 2,763 LEADERSHIP MENTOR 3,071 GOLF ASST 1,843 SWIMMING G 4,605 LEADERSHIP COORDINATOR 2,303 ICE HOCKEY B 4,605 SWIMMING ASST G 2,763 MUSIC DIRECTOR BAND 4,605 ICE HOCKEY ASST B 2,763 TENNIS B 2,303 MUSIC DIRECTOR CHORAL 2,303 ICE HOCKEY G 4,605 TENNIS G 2,303 FLOAT 2,303 ICE HOCKEY ASST G 2,763 TENNIS ASST 1,382 INDOOR TRACK B 3,839 WRESTLING B 4,605 INDOOR TRACK ASST B 2,303 WRESTLING ASST B 2,763 INDOOR TRACK G 3,839 INDOOR TRACK ASST G 2,303 APPENDIX C: DIFFERENTIAL SCHEDULE ATHLETIC CO-CURRICULAR BASEBALL B 2,533 INTRAMURALS B 945 DRAMATICS 2,533 BASKETBALL B 3,799 INTRAMURALS G 945 MATH TEAM COACH Middle 945 BASKETBALL G 3,799 OUTDOOR TRACK B 2,533 NEWSPAPER ADVISOR 2,303 BASKETBALL GRADE 6 COORDINATOR B 945 OUTDOOR TRACK G 2,533 OM BUILDING COORD 921 BASKETBALL GRADE 6 COORDINATOR G 945 SOCCER B 2,533 YEARBOOK ADVISOR 3,071 CHEERLEADING FALL G 2,111 SOCCER G 2,533 FLOAT 1,267 CHEERLEADING FALL ASST G 1,267 SOFTBALL G 2,533 CHEERLEADING WINTER G 2,533 SWIMMING B 2,533 CHEERLEADING WINTER ASST G 1,520 SWIMMING ASST B 1,520 CROSS COUNTRY 1,689 SWIMMING G 2,533 CROSS COUNTRY ASST 1,013 SWIMMING ASST G 1,520 FIELD HOCKEY G 2,533 TENNIS B 1,267 FOOTBALL B 4,222 TENNIS G 1,267 INDOOR TRACK B 2,111 WRESTLING B 2,533 INDOOR TRACK G 2,111 INDOOR TRACK ASST B 1,267 INDOOR TRACK ASST G 1,267 ELEMENTARY COORD 945 READ CONS (Grandfathered) 2,512 MATH TEAM CITY COORDINATOR 921 APPENDIX C: DIFFERENTIAL SCHEDULE ATHLETIC CO-CURRICULAR DESCRIPTION Boys'/Girls' 09-10 Base DESCRIPTION Boys'/Girls' 09-10 Base DESCRIPTION 09-10 Base BASEBALL B 4,697 INTRAMURALS B 964 ACADEMIC DECATHLON 2,349 BASEBALL ASST B 2,818 INTRAMURALS G 964 DEBATE 2,349 BASKETBALL B 7,046 LACROSSE B 4,697 DRAMATICS FALL/WINTER 4,697 BASKETBALL ASST B 4,228 LACROSSE G 4,697 DRAMATICS FALL/WINTER ASST 2,818 BASKETBALL G 7,046 LACROSSE ASST B 2,818 DRAMATICS SPRING 4,697 BASKETBALL ASST G 4,228 LACROSSE ASST G 2,818 DRAMATICS SPRING ASST 2,818 CHEERLEADING FALL G 3,916 NORDIC SKI COACH DHS 3,132 FUTURE TEACHERS (DHS) 2,349 CHEERLEADING FALL ASST G 2,349 OUTDOOR TRACK B 4,697 FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS (PHS) 2,349 CHEERLEADING WINTER G 4,697 OUTDOOR TRACK ASST B 2,818 JR CLASS ADVISOR 2,349 CHEERLEADING WINTER ASST G 2,818 OUTDOOR TRACK G 4,697 LITERARY MAGAZINE 2,349 CROSS COUNTRY B 3,132 OUTDOOR TRACK ASST G 2,818 MATH TEAM COACH HS 3,132 CROSS COUNTRY ASST B 1,880 SOCCER B 4,697 MATH TEAM COACH 9th GRADE 2,349 CROSS COUNTRY G 3,132 SOCCER ASST B 2,818 NEWSPAPER ADVISOR 3,132 CROSS COUNTRY ASST G 1,880 SOCCER G 4,697 PROJECT GRADUATION 2,349 FIELD HOCKEY G 4,697 SOCCER ASST G 2,818 SR CLASS ADVISOR 2,349 FIELD HOCKEY ASST G 2,818 SOFTBALL G 4,697 INTERNATIONAL CLUB (PHS) 2,349 FOOTBALL B 7,831 SOFTBALL ASST G 2,818 MOCK TRIAL (DHS) 2,349 FOOTBALL ASST B 4,698 SWIMMING B 4,697 YEARBOOK ADVISOR 3,916 GOLF 3,132 SWIMMING ASST B 2,818 LEADERSHIP MENTOR 3,132 GOLF ASST 1,880 SWIMMING G 4,697 LEADERSHIP COORDINATOR 2,349 ICE HOCKEY B 4,697 SWIMMING ASST G 2,818 MUSIC DIRECTOR BAND 4,697 ICE HOCKEY ASST B 2,818 TENNIS B 2,349 MUSIC DIRECTOR CHORAL 2,349 ICE HOCKEY G 4,697 TENNIS G 2,349 FLOAT 2,349 ICE HOCKEY ASST G 2,818 TENNIS ASST 1,410 INDOOR TRACK B 3,916 WRESTLING B 4,697 INDOOR TRACK ASST B 2,349 WRESTLING ASST B 2,818 INDOOR TRACK G 3,916 INDOOR TRACK ASST G 2,349 APPENDIX C: DIFFERENTIAL SCHEDULE ATHLETIC CO-CURRICULAR BASEBALL B 2,584 INTRAMURALS B 964 DRAMATICS 2,584 BASKETBALL B 3,875 INTRAMURALS G 964 MATH TEAM COACH Middle 964 BASKETBALL G 3,875 OUTDOOR TRACK B 2,584 NEWSPAPER ADVISOR 2,349 BASKETBALL GRADE 6 COORDINATOR B 964 OUTDOOR TRACK G 2,584 OM BUILDING COORD 939 BASKETBALL GRADE 6 COORDINATOR G 964 SOCCER B 2,584 YEARBOOK ADVISOR 3,132 CHEERLEADING FALL G 2,153 SOCCER G 2,584 FLOAT 1,292 CHEERLEADING FALL ASST G 1,292 SOFTBALL G 2,584 CHEERLEADING WINTER G 2,584 SWIMMING B 2,584 CHEERLEADING WINTER ASST G 1,550 SWIMMING ASST B 1,550 CROSS COUNTRY 1,723 SWIMMING G 2,584 CROSS COUNTRY ASST 1,033 SWIMMING ASST G 1,550 FIELD HOCKEY G 2,584 TENNIS B 1,292 FOOTBALL B 4,306 TENNIS G 1,292 INDOOR TRACK B 2,153 WRESTLING B 2,584 INDOOR TRACK G 2,153 INDOOR TRACK ASST B 1,292 INDOOR TRACK ASST G 1,292 ELEMENTARY COORD 964 READ CONS (Grandfathered) 2,562 MATH TEAM CITY COORDINATOR 939 APPENDIX C: DIFFERENTIAL SCHEDULE ATHLETIC CO-CURRICULAR DESCRIPTION Boys'/Girls' 10-11 Base DESCRIPTION Boys'/Girls' 10-11 Base DESCRIPTION 10-11 Base BASEBALL B 4,791 INTRAMURALS B 983 ACADEMIC DECATHLON 2,396 BASEBALL ASST B 2,875 INTRAMURALS G 983 DEBATE 2,396 BASKETBALL B 7,187 LACROSSE B 4,791 DRAMATICS FALL/WINTER 4,791 BASKETBALL ASST B 4,312 LACROSSE G 4,791 DRAMATICS FALL/WINTER ASST 2,875 BASKETBALL G 7,187 LACROSSE ASST B 2,875 DRAMATICS SPRING 4,791 BASKETBALL ASST G 4,312 LACROSSE ASST G 2,875 DRAMATICS SPRING ASST 2,875 CHEERLEADING FALL G 3,994 NORDIC SKI COACH DHS 3,195 FUTURE TEACHERS (DHS) 2,396 CHEERLEADING FALL ASST G 2,396 OUTDOOR TRACK B 4,791 FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS (PHS) 2,396 CHEERLEADING WINTER G 4,791 OUTDOOR TRACK ASST B 2,875 JR CLASS ADVISOR 2,396 CHEERLEADING WINTER ASST G 2,875 OUTDOOR TRACK G 4,791 LITERARY MAGAZINE 2,396 CROSS COUNTRY B 3,195 OUTDOOR TRACK ASST G 2,875 MATH TEAM COACH HS 3,195 CROSS COUNTRY ASST B 1,917 SOCCER B 4,791 MATH TEAM COACH 9th GRADE 2,396 CROSS COUNTRY G 3,195 SOCCER ASST B 2,875 NEWSPAPER ADVISOR 3,195 CROSS COUNTRY ASST G 1,917 SOCCER G 4,791 PROJECT GRADUATION 2,396 FIELD HOCKEY G 4,791 SOCCER ASST G 2,875 SR CLASS ADVISOR 2,396 FIELD HOCKEY ASST G 2,875 SOFTBALL G 4,791 INTERNATIONAL CLUB (PHS) 2,396 FOOTBALL B 7,987 SOFTBALL ASST G 2,875 MOCK TRIAL (DHS) 2,396 FOOTBALL ASST B 4,792 SWIMMING B 4,791 YEARBOOK ADVISOR 3,994 GOLF 3,195 SWIMMING ASST B 2,875 LEADERSHIP MENTOR 3,195 GOLF ASST 1,917 SWIMMING G 4,791 LEADERSHIP COORDINATOR 2,396 ICE HOCKEY B 4,791 SWIMMING ASST G 2,875 MUSIC DIRECTOR BAND 4,791 ICE HOCKEY ASST B 2,875 TENNIS B 2,396 MUSIC DIRECTOR CHORAL 2,396 ICE HOCKEY G 4,791 TENNIS G 2,396 FLOAT 2,396 ICE HOCKEY ASST G 2,875 TENNIS ASST 1,438 INDOOR TRACK B 3,994 WRESTLING B 4,791 INDOOR TRACK ASST B 2,396 WRESTLING ASST B 2,875 INDOOR TRACK G 3,994 INDOOR TRACK ASST G 2,396 APPENDIX C: DIFFERENTIAL SCHEDULE ATHLETIC CO-CURRICULAR BASEBALL B 2,635 INTRAMURALS B 983 DRAMATICS 2,635 BASKETBALL B 3,952 INTRAMURALS G 983 MATH TEAM COACH Middle 983 BASKETBALL G 3,952 OUTDOOR TRACK B 2,635 NEWSPAPER ADVISOR 2,396 BASKETBALL GRADE 6 COORDINATOR B 983 OUTDOOR TRACK G 2,635 OM BUILDING COORD 958 BASKETBALL GRADE 6 COORDINATOR G 983 SOCCER B 2,635 YEARBOOK ADVISOR 3,195 CHEERLEADING FALL G 2,196 SOCCER G 2,635 FLOAT 1,318 CHEERLEADING FALL ASST G 1,318 SOFTBALL G 2,635 CHEERLEADING WINTER G 2,635 SWIMMING B 2,635 CHEERLEADING WINTER ASST G 1,581 SWIMMING ASST B 1,581 CROSS COUNTRY 1,757 SWIMMING G 2,635 CROSS COUNTRY ASST 1,054 SWIMMING ASST G 1,581 FIELD HOCKEY G 2,635 TENNIS B 1,318 FOOTBALL B 4,393 TENNIS G 1,318 INDOOR TRACK B 2,196 WRESTLING B 2,635 INDOOR TRACK G 2,196 INDOOR TRACK ASST B 1,318 INDOOR TRACK ASST G 1,318 ELEMENTARY COORD 983 READ CONS (Grandfathered) 2,613 MATH TEAM CITY COORDINATOR 958 APPENDIX D: TEACHER LEADERSHIP SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR 7,046 COORDINATOR of LIBRARIANS 2,349 CLUSTER COORDINATOR 7,831 DISTRICT MUSIC COORD 3,916 CLUSTER COORDINATOR PATHS 7,046 GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 4,697 DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE 7,046 THEATER MANAGER 3,916 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 1 1,241 MATH COORD ELEMENTARY LEVEL 2 2,349 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 2 1,793 MATH COORD ELEMENTARY LEVEL 3 3,132 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 3 2,347 MATH COORD ELEMENTARY LEVEL 4 3,916 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 4 2,900 MATH COORD MIDDLE SCHOOL TBD BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 5 3,452 MENTOR LEVEL I TBD BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 6 4,005 MENTOR LEVEL II TBD COORDINATOR of NURSES 3,132 MENTOR LEVEL III TBD COORDINATOR of SOCIAL WORKERS 3,132 MENTOR LEVEL IV TBD The following teacher leader scales have been created to support a new approach to strengthening the teacher role in leadership in the Portland Public Schools. The creation of new positions or the conversion of existing positions will be looked at with an intent to reward staff for stepping forward to accept and fulfill the full responsibilities for a job assignment rather than a stipend based on a specified number of hours or days. Review Article 12, paragraph O. for contract language on Teacher Leadership. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇-▇▇ 3,291 8,228 10,532 2007-08 3,366 8,414 10,770 2008-11 3,399 8,498 10,878 APPENDIX D: TEACHER LEADERSHIP SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR 7,187 COORDINATOR of LIBRARIANS 2,396 CLUSTER COORDINATOR 7,987 DISTRICT MUSIC COORD 3,994 CLUSTER COORDINATOR PATHS 7,187 GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 4,791 DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE 7,187 THEATER MANAGER 3,994 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 1 1,266 MATH COORD ELEMENTARY LEVEL 2 2,396 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 2 1,829 MATH COORD ELEMENTARY LEVEL 3 3,195 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 3 2,394 MATH COORD ELEMENTARY LEVEL 4 3,994 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 4 2,958 MATH COORD MIDDLE SCHOOL TBD BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 5 3,521 MENTOR LEVEL I TBD BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 6 4,085 MENTOR LEVEL II TBD COORDINATOR of NURSES 3,195 MENTOR LEVEL III TBD COORDINATOR of SOCIAL WORKERS 3,195 MENTOR LEVEL IV TBD The following teacher leader scales have been created to support a new approach to strengthening the teacher role in leadership in the Portland Public Schools. The creation of new positions or the conversion of existing positions will be looked at with an intent to reward staff for stepping forward to accept and fulfill the full responsibilities for a job assignment rather than a stipend based on a specified number of hours or days. Review Article 12, paragraph O. for contract language on Teacher Leadership. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇-▇▇ 3,291 8,228 10,532 2007-08 3,366 8,414 10,770 2008-11 3,399 8,498 10,878 APPENDIX D: TEACHER LEADERSHIP SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR 7,331 COORDINATOR of LIBRARIANS 2,444 CLUSTER COORDINATOR 8,147 DISTRICT MUSIC COORD 4,074 CLUSTER COORDINATOR PATHS 7,331 GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 4,887 DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE 7,331 THEATER MANAGER 4,074 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 1 1,291 MATH COORD ELEMENTARY LEVEL 2 2,444 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 2 1,866 MATH COORD ELEMENTARY LEVEL 3 3,259 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 3 2,442 MATH COORD ELEMENTARY LEVEL 4 4,074 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 4 3,017 MATH COORD MIDDLE SCHOOL TBD BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 5 3,591 MENTOR LEVEL I TBD BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COORD 6 4,166 MENTOR LEVEL II TBD COORDINATOR of NURSES 3,259 MENTOR LEVEL III TBD COORDINATOR of SOCIAL WORKERS 3,259 MENTOR LEVEL IV TBD The following teacher leader scales have been created to support a new approach to strengthening the teacher role in leadership in the Portland Public Schools. The creation of new positions or the conversion of existing positions will be looked at with an intent to reward staff for stepping forward to accept and fulfill the full responsibilities for a job assignment rather than a stipend based on a specified number of hours or days. Review Article 12, paragraph O. for contract language on Teacher Leadership. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇-▇▇ 3,291 8,228 10,532 2007-08 3,366 8,414 10,770 2008-11 3,399 8,498 10,878 The parties recognize the desirability of reducing teacher-pupil ratio and class sizes in certain areas of instruction and further recognize that for many learning experiences, the following teacher-pupil ranges may be desirable and should not be exceeded. Vocational Education 15-25 *Excluding physical education, team teaching, large group instruction, experimental programs, and special education classes. The Association and Committee agree to study and discuss these areas in depth in an attempt to arrive at optimum teacher-pupil ratios for various learning experiences and teaching

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. On or about September 15th of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, the Association Federation may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terms and conditions of a successor agreement. The parties shall, no later than October 15th, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding and agreement. B. The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association Federation shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association Federation covered by this Agreement. C. The Board agrees not to hinder the Association Federation in obtaining such non-confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requested. D. Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the AssociationFederation. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School DistrictDistrict Meeting. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A.. E. If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallAmerican Arbitration Association will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-fact finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-fact finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designation. G. The fact-fact finder will, within five (5) days following appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-fact finder deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association Federation will furnish the fact-fact finder, upon request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-fact finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-fact finder. The fact-fact finder may make this report public subject to the provisions of RSA 273:A.public. H. Determinations and/or and /or recommendations under the provisions of Section F and G of this Article III will not be binding on the parties. I. During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association Federation will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposals.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. On or about September 15th of the prior year in which this Agreement expiresDuring negotiations, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terms and conditions of a successor agreement. The parties shall, no later than October 15th, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding and agreement. B. The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view and make proposals and counter-proposals except that the Association will submit to the Board all of its requests on Negotiable Subjects not later than January 31st of the Association year of expiration unless both parties agree to interest based bargaining which shall have authority supersede the above process. The Board will make available to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. The Board agrees not to hinder the Association in obtaining such for inspection relevant but non-confidential information cost and statistical data which the Association may need in its possession as is reasonably requested. D. Any agreement order to develop, analyze and/or evaluate proposals and/or counter-proposals concerning negotiable subjects but there will be no obligation on the part of the Board to prepare any records or summaries not already in existence. The Association's request for inspection will not be unreasonable. Either party may, if it so desires, utilize the service of outside consultants and may call upon professional and lay representatives to assist it either at or outside of the negotiation sessions. At the conclusion of negotiations, all agreements reached shall during negotiations will be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School District. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A. E. If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shall, after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇B. Despite reference in this Article to the Board or the Association, as such, each shall have the right to act hereunder by Board (which Board will not exceed nine (9) in number), individual member, or designated representative, whether or not a member. If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointment, either Each party may, by written notification will provide to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to designate a fact-finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designation. G. The fact-finder will, within five (5) days following appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-finder, upon request, a written statement indicating the person or persons so authorized to act in its behalf at any particular point in time. The person or persons so authorized to act will be authorized to act in regard to all recordsaspects of negotiation, papers, and information in their possession relating it being the mutual intension that neither will be required to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted negotiate with respect to different subjects with different persons representing this other party. C. All written notices to the fact-finder. The fact-finder may make this report public subject Association or Board respectively will be deemed to have been properly given if delivered to the President of the Association and to the Superintendent of Schools, respectively. D. Nothing herein contained will be deemed to affect or authorize negotiations or requests for changes in the provisions of RSA 273:A. H. Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions Agreement of Section F and G of which this Article III will not be binding on the partiesis a part. I. During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposals.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. 4.1 On or about September 15th first (1st) of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, and subject to compliance with Article XVI, the Association may, may in writing by certified mail, mail return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terminate or modify the terms and conditions of a successor agreementthis Agreement. The If proper notice is given, the parties shall, no later than October 15thfirst (1st) meet, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding confer and agreementnegotiate. B. 4.2 The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. 4.3 The Board or its designee agrees not to hinder supply the Association in obtaining with such non-confidential information in its possession as is in the Board’s possession and is reasonably requestedand timely requested by the Association. D. 4.4 Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Chesterfield Annual School DistrictDistrict Meeting. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreementagreements. If In cases of multiple year agreements, this paragraph shall not apply to actions of the funds District Meeting subsequent to the first District Meeting at which the financial provisions of the contract are not approved by funded and approved, so long as the School District Meetingaction at said meeting is in compliance with the notice requirements of the “▇▇▇▇▇▇▇” standards. The Board agrees that for any agreement of duration in excess of one year the funding provisions will be submitted to the voters in compliance with requirements of the “▇▇▇▇▇▇▇” standards, unless the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A.agree to a different procedure. E. 4.5 If, after discussion of all negotiable mattersmatters proposed by either party, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallAmerican Arbitration Association will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. 4.6 If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his his/her appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-fact finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designationdesignations. G. 4.7 The fact-fact finder will, within five (5) days following after his/her appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder he/she deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-fact finder, upon his/her request, all records, papers, papers and information in their possession relating to any matter mater under investigation by or in issue before the fact-fact finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finderhim/her. The fact-fact finder may make this his/her report public. In the event after the fact finder’s report is made public subject there remain unresolved issues the parties specifically agree that only the unresolved issues dealing with direct economic provisions of the contract shall be submitted to the provisions school district meeting for consideration. 4.8 The costs for the services of RSA 273:A.mediator and/or fact finder, including per diem expenses, if any, will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. H. 4.9 Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F Sections 6 and G 7 of this Article III article will not be binding on the parties. I. 4.10 During negotiations, the committee Committee of the Board and the committee Committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, view and make proposals and countercounterproposals. 4.11 The Board will, if it is known, make the Association aware of the budget submission date at the first meeting set forth in this Article. 4.12 A copy of any agreement reached hereunder will be filed with the PELRB within fourteen (14) days of its execution by the Association. 4.13 If the monies to fund the economic provisions are not appropriated as provided in this Article, Section 4, or if either party rejects the recommendations set forth in this Article, Section 9, then the parties shall do the following: a. The appropriate party shall notify the other party of its intent to renegotiate the provisions of the Agreement; and, b. The parties shall, within ten (10) days of such notification, meet and develop a modified settlement, which shall be resubmitted to the legislative entity in accordance with the provisions of RSA 273-proposalsA-12, Paragraphs III and IV.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. 3.1 On or about September 15th October first (1st) of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, and subject to compliance with Article XV the Association may, may in writing by certified mail, mail return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terminate or modify the terms and conditions of a successor agreementthis Agreement and shall submit no later than October fifteenth (15th) to the Board its demands on negotiable items. The If proper notice is given, the parties shall, no later than October November fifteenth (15th) meet, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding confer and agreementnegotiate. B. 3.2 The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. 3.3 The Board or its designee agrees not to hinder supply the Association in obtaining with such non-confidential information in its possession as is in the Board's possession and is reasonably requestedand timely requested by the Association. D. 3.4 Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School District. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreementagreements. If However, any agreement reached herein which requires the expenditures of public funds are for its implementation shall not approved be binding upon the Board, unless, and until, the necessary appropriations have been made by the School voters. Provided nevertheless, this paragraph shall not apply to actions of the District Meeting, meetings subsequent to the parties shall reopen negotiations first district meeting at which this contract was approved so long as the action at the first meeting was in accordance compliance with RSA 273:A.the notice requirements of the "▇▇▇▇▇▇▇" standards. The Board agrees that for any agreement of duration in excess of one year the funding provisions will be submitted to the voters in compliance with requirements of the "▇▇▇▇▇▇▇" standards. E. 3.5 If, after discussion of all negotiable mattersmatters proposed by either party, the parties fail to reach an agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board (PELRB) to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallPELRB will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. 3.6 If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five fifteen (515) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board PELRB to designate a fact-fact finder. The American Arbitration Association PELRB will, within five fifteen (515) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designationdesignations. The parties may extend the time limits for mediation and/or fact finding by mutual agreement. G. 3.7 The fact-fact finder will, within five (5) days following as soon as possible after his appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder he deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-fact finder, upon his request, all records, papers, papers and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-fact finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finderhim. The fact-fact finder may make this his report public. In the event after the fact finder's report is made public subject there remain unresolved issues the parties specifically agree that only the unresolved issues dealing with direct economic provisions of the contract shall be submitted to the provisions school district meeting for considerations. 3.8 The costs for the services of RSA 273:A.a mediator and/or fact finder, including per diem expenses, if any, will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. H. 3.9 Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F Sections 6 and G 7 of this Article III will not be binding on the parties. I. During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposals.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. 5.1 On or about before September 15th fifteenth (15th) of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, and subject to compliance with Article XXI, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, mail return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terminate or modify the terms and conditions of this Agreement and shall submit, no later than October first (1st) at a successor agreementmeeting with the Board, its proposals. The parties shall, no later than October fifteenth (15th), meet, confer, and negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach a mutual understanding and agreement. B. 5.2 The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. 5.3 The Board agrees not to hinder supply the Association in obtaining with such non-confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requestedin the Board's possession and is requested by the Association. D. 5.4 Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon on the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School Districtmade. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A.agreements. E. 5.5 If, after discussion of all negotiable mattersmatters proposed by either party, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallAmerican Arbitration Association will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. 5.6 If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his their appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-fact finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-fact finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designationdesignations. G. 5.7 The fact-fact finder will, within five (5) days following after their appointment, meet with the parties or their representativesrepresentative, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder deems they deem appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-fact finder, upon their request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-fact finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finderthem. The fact-fact finder may make this their report public subject pursuant to the provisions of RSA 273:A.-A:12(I). H. 5.8 The cost for the services of the mediator and/or fact finder including per diem expenses, if any, will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. 5.9 Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F Sections 5.6 and G 5.7 of this Article III V will not be binding on upon the parties. I. 5.10 During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee Committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposalscounterproposals. 5.11 A copy of any agreement reached hereunder will be filed with the PELRB within fourteen (14) days of its execution. 5.12 If the monies to fund the economic provisions are not appropriated as provided in this Article V, Section 5.4, and/or if either party rejects recommendations as set forth in this Article V, Section 5.9, then the parties shall do the following: A. The appropriate party shall notify the other party of its intent to renegotiate the provisions of this Agreement; and, B. If either negotiating team rejects the neutral party's recommendations, their findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the full membership of the employee organization and to the Board of the public employer, which will vote to accept or reject so much of their recommendation as is otherwise permitted by law. C. If either the full membership of the employee organization or the Board of the public employer rejects the neutral party’s recommendations, the economic impact of their findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the legislative body of the public employer, which shall vote to accept or reject so much of their recommendations as otherwise is permitted by law, but only with respect to economic matters submitted to it under this Article. D. If the impasse is not resolved following the action of the legislative body, negotiations shall be reopened. Mediation may be requested by either party and may involve the Board of the public employer if the mediator so chooses. 5.13 The parties may, by mutual agreement, pass over mediation and go directly to fact finding.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. On 2.1 If either party desires to terminate or about September 15th modify this Agreement, notice shall be given to the other party in writing on or before November 1 of the prior year in which this Agreement expiresimmediately preceding the desired modification or termination. 2.2 If notice pursuant to Section 2.1 is given, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify and the Board agree to meet not later than the following November 15 for the purpose of its desire to negotiate terms and conditions of a successor agreementestablishing negotiation ground rules. The parties shall, Association and the Board shall submit written contract proposals no later than October 15th, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding and agreementthe following December 15. The timeline for exchange of proposals may be waived by mutual agreement between the parties. B. The Negotiating Committee 2.3 After the exchange of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority proposals pursuant to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. The Board agrees not to hinder the Association in obtaining such non-confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requested. D. Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School District. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the School District MeetingSection 2.2, the parties shall reopen negotiations negotiate in accordance with RSA 273:A. E. If, good faith in an effort to reach agreement on a successor contract. If after discussion of all negotiable matters, matters the parties fail to reach agreementagreement on any such matter, either party may declare an impasse. In , and in the event that a final agreement is not reached by the following March 1, impasse will be automatically declared unless mutually agreed upon. Within three (3) days after the declaration of an impasse, the parties shall first will attempt to mutually agree upon select a mediatorperson to serve as mediator and to obtain a commitment from such person to serve. If the parties fail are unable to mutually agree upon a mediatormediator and/or to obtain such a commitment within said time, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptablemediator. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallAmerican Arbitration Association will, within fifteen (15) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with not, however, without the parties forthwithconsent of both parties, either jointly make findings of fact or separatelyrecommend terms of settlement. The costs for the services of the mediator, in order to persuade including, if any, his/her per diem expenses and his/her actual and necessary travel and subsistence expenses, will be shared equally by the parties to resolve their differences Board and effect a mutually acceptable agreementthe Association. ▇. 2.4 If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the said controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointmentthe first meeting with the parties, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences said controversy be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, each party will appoint one (1) person to serve on the fact-finding panel and the two (2) persons so appointed will attempt to designate a third person to serve as chairperson of the panel and to obtain a commitment from said person to serve. If within five (5) days after their appointment, the two (2) appointees are unable to agree upon a chairperson and/or to appoint its fact-finder within the aforesaid five-day (5) period, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-finderchairperson. The American Arbitration Association will, within five fifteen (515) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-finder chairperson in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designation. The chairperson so designated will not, without the consent of both parties, be the same person who was appointed mediator under the preceding paragraph. G. 2.5 The fact-finder panel will, within five ten (510) days following appointmentafter the designation of the chairperson, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder it deems appropriate. Any All such hearings proceedings will be held conducted in closed session. The Board accordance with the rules and procedures of the Association will furnish the fact-finder, upon request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-finderAmerican Arbitration Association. If the dispute such controversy is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-finder shall panel will make findings of fact and make recommend terms of settlement regarding of the disputed matters controversy, provided, however, its authority will be limited to make findings and recommendations with respect to negotiable subjects only. Said recommendations will be advisory only and will be made within thirty (30) days after the designation of the chairperson. The panel shall make such findings and recommendations public if the issues in dispute are not settled within ten (10) days of delivery of the report. The costs for the services of the chairperson, including per diem expenses, if any, and actual and necessary travel and subsistence expenses and the costs of a hearing room and transcript, if any, will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. 2.6 It is the intent of the parties that negotiations will be conducted between the Board (and/or others whom the Board may designate) and duly appointed members of the Association (and/or others whom the Association may designate) which committee will not exceed six (6) members each in numbers. Consultants to either party may be available at any time during negotiations. 2.7 If any provision of this Article or any application thereof to any administrator or group of administrators if found contrary to law, then such provision or application will be valid and subsisting only to the extent permitted by law; all other provisions or applications will continue in full force and effect. 2.8 The time limits specified in this Article are calendar days and may be extended by mutual agreement. 2.9 Upon tentative agreement between the parties, all items of agreement shall be reduced to writing and submitted to the fact-finder. The fact-finder may make this report public subject to Board and the provisions of RSA 273:A.Association for ratification. H. Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F and G of this Article III will not be binding on 2.10 Upon ratification by the parties. I. During negotiations, a mutually acceptable written agreement shall be signed by the committee Chairperson of the Board and the committee President of the Association will present relevant dataAssociation. Said agreement shall then be binding upon the parties for its duration. 2.11 All negotiation, exchange points of viewmediation, and make proposals and counterfact-proposalsfinding sessions will be conducted at mutually agreed upon times.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. 2.1 On or about September 15th of the prior year in which this Agreement expiresbefore October 1, 2011, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, mail return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terminate or modify the terms and conditions of a successor agreementthis Agreement. The If proper notice is given, the parties shall, no later than October 15thNovember 1, 2011, meet, confer, and negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A the procedures set forth herein in a good faith effort to reach mutual understanding and agreement. B. 2.2 The Negotiating Committee negotiating committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee negotiating committee of the Association teachers shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. The Board agrees not Agreement and subject also to hinder the Association in obtaining such non-confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requested. D. Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing approval of any and signed all cost items negotiated by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School District. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the Claremont School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A. E. If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shall, after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to designate a fact-finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designation. G. The fact-finder will, within five (5) days following appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-finder, upon request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finder. The fact-finder may make this report public subject pursuant to the provisions of RSA 273:-A. H. Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F and G of this Article III will not be binding on the parties. I. 2.3 During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-counterproposals. 2.4 Before negotiating with the Association, the Board may request, if it has a good faith doubt, that the Association produce commonly accepted evidence to show that it represents the majority of the employees in the unit defined in Article I of this Agreement. 2.5 The Board agrees not to hinder the Association in obtaining such nonconfidential information in its possession as is reasonably requested and necessary for the intelligent development of proposals. 2.6 If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement on any negotiable subject put before them, either party may declare an impasse. If, within seven (7) days after the declaration of impasse, the parties cannot agree on a mediator and obtain a commitment from any such person to serve, then either party may request the Public Employees Labor Relations Board to designate a mediator. The mediator shall meet with the parties and use his/her efforts to attempt to resolve the impasse through the use of mediation procedures and techniques. In the event mediation does not successfully resolve the impasse, the issues may be submitted to fact-finding. The fact-finder may be selected by mutual agreement of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The fact-finder will, acting upon the rules and regulations of the American Arbitration Association, meet with the parties forthwith, either individually or jointly, make inquiries, investigations, hold hearings and hear evidence regarding the parties’ respective positions. All parties to the dispute shall furnish the fact-finder upon request, all records, papers and information in their possession pertaining to any matter properly in issue before the fact-finder. If such controversy is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-finder will make findings of fact and recommended terms of settlement of the controversy provided, however, its authority will be limited in making findings and recommendations with respect to negotiable subjects and only on issues put before it. Said recommendations will be made in writing to both parties within thirty (30) days after the designation of all members of the committee and will be advisory only and shall not be binding on either party. The report may thereafter be made public at the discretion of the fact-finder if the issues in dispute have not been resolved within ten (10) days of the delivery of the report. The costs for the services of the fact-finder, including his/her per diem expenses and the cost of hearing room and transcript, if any, will be shared equally. 2.7 All decisions of the Board regarding matters in dispute in negotiations shall, after full compliance with the provisions of this Article, be final. 2.8 In no event will any mediator or fact-finder have the authority to do other than interpret and apply the provisions of this Agreement and he/she shall have no power to add to or subtract from, alter or modify any of the said provisions. 2.9 Disputes which arise out of the interpretation of what is or is not a negotiable item and disputes which arise out of the implementation or lack of implementation or an advisory fact-finding recommendation shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Agreement. 2.10 The parties agree that in calling upon the services of the AAA, they will comply with the applicable rules and procedures of the AAA.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. 3.1 On or about September 15th October first (1st) of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, and subject to compliance with Article 15 the Association may, may in writing by certified mail, mail return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terminate or modify the terms and conditions of a successor agreementthis Agreement and shall submit no later than October fifteenth (15th) to the Board its demands on negotiable items. The If proper notice is given, the parties shall, no later than October November fifteenth (15th) meet, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding confer and agreementnegotiate. B. 3.2 The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. 3.3 The Board or its designee agrees not to hinder supply the Association in obtaining with such non-confidential information in its possession as is in the Board's possession and is reasonably requestedand timely requested by the Association. D. 3.4 Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School District. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreementagreements. If However, any agreement reached herein which requires the expenditures of public funds are for its implementation shall not approved be binding upon the Board, unless, and until, the necessary appropriations have been made by the School voters. Provided nevertheless, this paragraph shall not apply to actions of the District Meeting, meetings subsequent to the parties shall reopen negotiations first district meeting at which this contract was approved so long as the action at the first meeting was in accordance compliance with RSA 273:A.the notice requirements of the "▇▇▇▇▇▇▇" standards. The Board agrees that for any agreement of duration in excess of one year the funding provisions will be submitted to the voters in compliance with requirements of the "▇▇▇▇▇▇▇" standards. E. 3.5 If, after discussion of all negotiable mattersmatters proposed by either party, the parties fail to reach an agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board (PELRB) to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallPELRB will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. 3.6 If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five fifteen (515) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board PELRB to designate a fact-fact finder. The American Arbitration Association PELRB will, within five fifteen (515) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designationdesignations. The parties may extend the time limits for mediation and/or fact finding by mutual agreement. G. 3.7 The fact-fact finder will, within five (5) days following as soon as possible after his appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder he deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-fact finder, upon his request, all records, papers, papers and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-fact finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finderhim. The fact-fact finder may make this his report public. In the event after the fact finder's report is made public subject there remain unresolved issues the parties specifically agree that only the unresolved issues dealing with direct economic provisions of the contract shall be submitted to the provisions school district meeting for considerations. 3.8 The costs for the services of RSA 273:A.a mediator and/or fact finder, including per diem expenses, if any, will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. H. 3.9 Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F Sections 6 and G 7 of this Article III will not be binding on the parties. I. During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposals.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. On or about September 15th of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, the Association Federation may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terms and conditions of a successor agreement. The parties shall, no later than October 15th, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding and agreement. B. The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association Federation shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association Federation covered by this Agreement. C. The Board agrees not to hinder the Association Federation in obtaining such non-confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requested. D. Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the AssociationFederation. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School DistrictDistrict Meeting. The Board shall warn the moneys necessary to fund this agreement in the same article as the entire school budget. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A.. E. If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallAmerican Arbitration Association will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-fact finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-fact finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designation. G. The fact-fact finder will, within five (5) days following appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-fact finder deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association Federation will furnish the fact-fact finder, upon request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-fact finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-fact finder. The fact-fact finder may make this report public subject to the provisions of RSA 273:A.public. H. Determinations and/or and /or recommendations under the provisions of Section F and G of this Article III will not be binding on the parties. I. During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association Federation will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposals.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. 5.1 On or about before September 15th twelfth (12th) of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, and subject to compliance with Article XXI, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, may notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terminate or modify the terms and conditions of this Agreement and shall submit, no later than October first (1st) at a successor agreementmeeting with the Board, its proposals. The notification to the Board from the Association can be in writing by certified mail return receipt requested or sent by email using official SAU26 email for sender and receiver. The parties shall, no later than October fifteenth (15th), meet, confer, and negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach a mutual understanding and agreement. B. 5.2 The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. 5.3 The Board agrees not to hinder supply the Association in obtaining with such non-confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requestedin the Board's possession and is requested by the Association. D. 5.4 Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon on the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School Districtmade. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A.agreements. E. 5.5 If, after discussion of all negotiable mattersmatters proposed by either party, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallAmerican Arbitration Association will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. 5.6 If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his their appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-fact finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-fact finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designationdesignations. G. 5.7 The fact-fact finder will, within five (5) days following after their appointment, meet with the parties or their representativesrepresentative, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder deems they deem appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-fact finder, upon their request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-fact finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finderthem. The fact-fact finder may make this their report public subject pursuant to the provisions of RSA 273:A.-A:12(I). H. 5.8 The cost for the services of the mediator and/or fact finder including per diem expenses, if any, will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. 5.9 Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F Sections 5.6 and G 5.7 of this Article III V will not be binding on upon the parties. I. 5.10 During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee Committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposalscounterproposals. 5.11 A copy of any agreement reached hereunder will be filed with the PELRB within fourteen (14) days of its execution. 5.12 If the monies to fund the economic provisions are not appropriated as provided in this Article V, Section 5.4, and/or if either party rejects recommendations as set forth in this Article V, Section 5.9, then the parties shall do the following: A. The appropriate party shall notify the other party of its intent to renegotiate the provisions of this Agreement; and, B. If either negotiating team rejects the neutral party's recommendations, their findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the full membership of the employee organization and to the Board of the public employer, which will vote to accept or reject so much of their recommendation as is otherwise permitted by law. C. If either the full membership of the employee organization or the Board of the public employer rejects the neutral party’s recommendations, the economic impact of their findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the legislative body of the public employer, which shall vote to accept or reject so much of their recommendations as otherwise is permitted by law, but only with respect to economic matters submitted to it under this Article. D. If the impasse is not resolved following the action of the legislative body, negotiations shall be reopened. Mediation may be requested by either party and may involve the Board of the public employer if the mediator so chooses. 5.13 The parties may, by mutual agreement, pass over mediation and go directly to fact finding.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. On or about September 15th of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terms and conditions of a successor agreement. The parties shall, no later than October 15th, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: :A in a good faith effort to reach understanding and agreement. B. The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. The Board agrees not to hinder the Association in obtaining such non-confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requested. D. Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School District. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A. E. If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallAmerican Arbitration Association will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (1515 ) days after his appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designation. G. The fact-finder will, within five (5) days following appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-finder, upon request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finder. The fact-finder may make this report public subject to the provisions of RSA 273:A. H. Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F and G of this Article III will not be binding on the parties. I. During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposals.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. 3.1 On or about September 15th prior to October first (1st) of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, the Association and subject to compliance with Article XIV, either party may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requestedwriting, notify the Board other party of its desire to negotiate terminate or modify the terms and conditions of a successor agreementthis Agreement. The If proper notice is given, the parties shall, no later than October 15ththirtieth (30th) meet, confer, and negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A the procedures set forth herein in a good faith effort to reach a mutual understanding and agreement. B. 3.2 The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. 3.3 The Board agrees not to hinder supply the Association in obtaining such non-confidential with nonconfidential information in its possession as is reasonably requestedin the Board's possession and is requested by the Association which relates to this article. D. 3.4 Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School DistrictDistrict Meeting. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement, and will not at any annual District Meeting submit Teachers’ salaries or benefits increases as a separate warrant article, except at the beginning of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. If Nothing contained in this Section 3.4 shall prevent the funds are not approved by Board from funding Teachers’ salaries in the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A.event of a budget cut. E. If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. 3.5 In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first by mutual agreement attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to appoint select a mediator for the purpose of assisting them to assist in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallIf the parties cannot agree upon a neutral mediator, after either party may request the receipt of such request, American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreementpurpose of assisting them. ▇. If 3.6 In the event the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointmentcontroversy, either party may, the parties shall by written notification mutual agreement attempt to select a fact finder. If the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written requestparties cannot agree upon a fact finder, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designationdesignations. G. 3.7 The fact-fact finder willwill hold a hearing and establish the appropriate procedural rules regarding evidence and time limits. If a fact finder is designated by the AAA, within five (5) days following appointment, meet the fact finder will hold a hearing in accordance with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder deems appropriateAAA rules. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-finder, upon request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior theretoUnless parties reach agreement, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make recommend terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finderhim/her. The fact-finder may make this report fact finder’s recommendations shall become public subject ten days following receipt by the parties unless the parties reach agreement during that ten day period. Cost items related to the provisions recommendation of RSA 273:A.the fact finder shall be submitted to the legislative body for approval. H. 3.8 The costs for services of a mediator and/or fact finder, including per diem expenses if any, will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. 3.9 Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F Sections 3.6 and G 3.7 of this Article III will not be binding on the parties. I. 3.10 During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, view and make proposals and counter-proposals. 3.11 The Board will, if it is known, make the Association aware of the budget submission date at the first meeting set forth in this Article III. 3.12 A copy of any agreement reached hereunder will be filed with the NHPELRB within fourteen

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. 4.1 On or about September 15th May first (1st) of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, and subject to compliance with Article XVI, the Association may, may in writing by certified mail, mail return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terminate or modify the terms and conditions of a successor agreementthis Agreement. The If proper notice is given, the parties shall, no later than October May fifteenth (15th) meet, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding confer and agreementnegotiate. B. 4.2 The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. 4.3 The Board or its designee agrees not to hinder supply the Association in obtaining with such non-confidential information in its possession as is in the Board’s possession and is reasonably requestedand timely requested by the Association. D. 4.4 Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Chesterfield Annual School DistrictDistrict Meeting. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreementagreements. If In cases of multiple year agreements, this paragraph shall not apply to actions of the funds District Meeting subsequent to the first District Meeting at which the financial provisions of the contract are not approved by funded and approved, so long as the School District Meetingaction at said meeting is in compliance with the notice requirements of the “▇▇▇▇▇▇▇” standards. The Board agrees that for any agreement of duration in excess of one year the funding provisions will be submitted to the voters in compliance with requirements of the “▇▇▇▇▇▇▇” standards, unless the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A.agree to a different procedure. E. 4.5 If, after discussion of all negotiable mattersmatters proposed by either party, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallAmerican Arbitration Association will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. 4.6 If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his his/her appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-fact finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designationdesignations. G. 4.7 The fact-fact finder will, within five (5) days following after his/her appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder he/she deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-fact finder, upon his/her request, all records, papers, papers and information in their possession relating to any matter mater under investigation by or in issue before the fact-fact finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finderhim/her. The fact-fact finder may make this his/her report public. In the event after the fact finder’s report is made public subject there remain unresolved issues the parties specifically agree that only the unresolved issues dealing with direct economic provisions of the contract shall be submitted to the provisions school district meeting for consideration. 4.8 The costs for the services of RSA 273:A.mediator and/or fact finder, including per diem expenses, if any, will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. H. 4.9 Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F Sections 6 and G 7 of this Article III article will not be binding on the parties. I. 4.10 During negotiations, the committee Committee of the Board and the committee Committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, view and make proposals and countercounterproposals. 4.11 The Board will, if it is known, make the Association aware of the budget submission date at the first meeting set forth in this Article. 4.12 A copy of any agreement reached hereunder will be filed with the PELRB within fourteen (14) days of its execution by the Association. 4.13 If the monies to fund the economic provisions are not appropriated as provided in this Article, Section 4, or if either party rejects the recommendations set forth in this Article, Section 9, then the parties shall do the following: A. The appropriate party shall notify the other party of its intent to renegotiate the provisions of the Agreement; and, B. The parties shall, within ten (10) days of such notification, meet and develop a modified settlement, which shall be resubmitted to the legislative entity in accordance with the provisions of RSA 273-proposalsA-12, Paragraphs III and IV.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. 4.1 On or about September 15th first (1st) of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, and subject to compliance with Article XVI, the Association may, may in writing by certified mail, mail return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terminate or modify the terms and conditions of a successor agreementthis Agreement. The If proper notice is given, the parties shall, no later than October 15thfirst (1st) meet, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding confer and agreementnegotiate. B. 4.2 The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. 4.3 The Board or its designee agrees not to hinder supply the Association in obtaining with such non-confidential information in its possession as is in the Board’s possession and is reasonably requestedand timely requested by the Association. D. 4.4 Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by at the Chesterfield Annual School DistrictDistrict Meeting. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreementagreements. If In cases of multiple year agreements, this paragraph shall not apply to actions of the funds District Meeting subsequent to the first District Meeting at which the financial provisions of the contract are not approved by funded and approved, so long as the School District Meetingaction at said meeting is in compliance with the notice requirements of the “▇▇▇▇▇▇▇” standards. The Board agrees that for any agreement of duration in excess of one year the funding provisions will be submitted to the voters in compliance with requirements of the “▇▇▇▇▇▇▇” standards, unless the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A.agree to a different procedure. E. 4.5 If, after discussion of all negotiable mattersmatters proposed by either party, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a reach agreement on an acceptable mediator. If the parties fail to cannot mutually agree upon on a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallAmerican Arbitration Association will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. 4.6 If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his his/her appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-fact finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designationdesignations. G. 4.7 The fact-fact finder will, within five (5) days following after his/her appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder he/she deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-fact finder, upon his/her request, all records, papers, papers and information in their possession relating to any matter mater under investigation by or in issue before the fact-fact finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finderhim/her. The fact-fact finder may make this his/her report public. In the event after the fact finder’s report is made public subject there remain unresolved issues the parties specifically agree that only the unresolved issues dealing with direct economic provisions of the contract shall be submitted to the provisions school district meeting for consideration. 4.8 The costs for the services of RSA 273:A.mediator and/or fact finder, including per diem expenses, if any, will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. H. 4.9 Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F Sections 6 and G 7 of this Article III article will not be binding on the parties. I. 4.10 During negotiations, the committee Committee of the Board and the committee Committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, view and make proposals and countercounterproposals. 4.11 The Board will, if it is known, make the Association aware of the budget submission date at the first meeting set forth in this Article. 4.12 A copy of any agreement reached hereunder will be filed with the PELRB within fourteen (14) days of its execution by the Association. 4.13 If the monies to fund the economic provisions are not appropriated as provided in this Article, Section 4, or if either party rejects the recommendations set forth in this Article, Section 9, then the parties shall do the following: a. The appropriate party shall notify the other party of its intent to renegotiate the provisions of the Agreement; and, b. The parties shall, within ten (10) days of such notification, meet and develop a modified settlement, which shall be resubmitted to the legislative entity in accordance with the provisions of RSA 273-proposalsA-12, Paragraphs III and IV.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. 3.1 On or about September 15th October first (1) of the prior year in which this Agreement expiresis subject to renegotiation, and subject to compliance with Article 13, either the Association may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, or the School Board may notify the Board other of its desire to negotiate modify the terms and conditions of a successor agreement. The parties shall, no later than October 15th, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding and agreementthis Agreement. B. 3.2 The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete tentative agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of Association. 3.3 The Board or its designee agrees to supply the Association covered by this Agreement. C. The Board agrees not to hinder the Association in obtaining with such non-non confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requestedand timely requested by the Association. D. 3.4 If after discussion of all negotiable matters proposed by either party, the parties fail to reach agreement; either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, either party may request assistance from the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board (PELRB) in selection/appointment of a mediator. If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the impasse, either party may, by notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact finding and seek the assistance of The American Arbitration Association in the selection/appointment of a fact finder. Selection of third party neutral mediators and fact finders may also be by mutual agreement, in which case the parties shall so notify the NH PELRB. 3.5 The costs for the services of mediators and/or fact finders, including per diem expenses, if any, will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. 3.6 A copy of any agreement reached hereunder will be filed by the Board with the PELRB within fourteen (14) days of its execution. 3.7 Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School District. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. agreements as per NH State law. 3.8 If the funds monies to fund the economic provisions in the first year of any agreement are not approved by the School District Meetingappropriated as provided in this Article, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A. E. IfSection 3.8, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, then either party may declare an impasse. In reopen negotiations on all or part of the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shall, after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable entire agreement. ▇. If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to designate a fact-finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designation. G. The fact-finder will, within five (5) days following appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-finder, upon request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finder. The fact-finder may make this report public subject to the provisions of RSA 273:A. H. Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F and G of this Article III will not be binding on the parties. I. During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposals.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. On or about September 15th of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terms and conditions of a successor agreement. The parties shall, no later than October 15th, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: :A in a good faith effort to reach understanding and agreement. B. The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. The Board agrees not to hinder the Association in obtaining such non-confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requested. D. Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School District. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A. E. If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallAmerican Arbitration Association will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. F. If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (1515 ) days after his appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designation. G. The fact-finder will, within five (5) days following appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-finder, upon request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finder. The fact-finder may make this report public subject to the provisions of RSA 273:A. H. Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F and G of this Article III will not be binding on the parties. I. During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposals.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. Section 3.1 On or about before September 15th tenth (10th) of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terminate or modify the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the Association shall submit no later than October first (1st) at a successor agreementmeeting with the Board, its proposals. The parties shall, no later than October 15thNovember first (1st), meet, confer, and negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach a mutual understanding and agreement. Time limits for the submission of Association proposals and the subsequent negotiating meetings may be extended by mutual agreement. B. Section 3.2 The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. Section 3.3 The Board agrees not to hinder supply the Association in obtaining with such non-confidential information as may be reasonably required under the New Hampshire Right to Know Law. Any request for such non-confidential information by the Association shall be in its possession as is reasonably requestedwriting to the Superintendent of Schools. D. Section 3.4 Any agreement Agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached on cost items which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon on the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by made. Cost items within this Agreement which require the Annual School District. The Board shall make a good faith effort expenditure of public funds for their implementation will be submitted to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreementlegislative body of the public employer for approval. If the funds are not approved by legislative body rejects any part of the School District Meetingsubmission, or while accepting the parties shall submission takes any action which would result in a modification of the terms of the cost items submitted to it, either party may reopen negotiations in accordance with on all or part of the entire agreement according to RSA 273:A.-A:3 II(b). E. Section 3.5 If, after discussion of all negotiable mattersmatters proposed by either party, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first will attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. If the parties cannot agree upon the mediator, either party may request the American Arbitration Association (AAA) to appoint a mediator. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallAmerican Arbitration Association will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such an appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually mutual acceptable agreement. ▇. Section 3.6 If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his their appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-fact finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-fact finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designationdesignations. G. Section 3.7 The fact-fact finder will, within five (5) days following after their appointment, meet with the parties or their representativesrepresentative, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as they deem appropriate. The time limits contained in this Section and in Section 3.6 above shall be presumed mutually extended unless one party notifies the fact-finder deems appropriateother in writing in a timely fashion. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-fact finder, upon their request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-fact finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finderthem. The fact-fact finder may make this their report public subject pursuant to the provisions of RSA 273:-A. H. Section 3.8 The cost for the services of the mediator and/or fact finder including per diem expenses, if any, will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. Section 3.9 Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F 3.6 and G Section 3.7 of this Article III will not be binding on upon the parties. I. Section 3.10 During negotiations, the committee Committee of the Board and the committee Committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-counter- proposals. Section 3.11 A copy of any agreement reached hereunder will be filed with the PELRB within fourteen (14) days of its execution. Section 3.12 If the monies to fund the cost items are not appropriated as provided in this Article, Section 3.4, and/or if either party rejects the recommendations as set forth in this Article, Section 3.9, pursuant to RSA:273-A the parties shall do the following: A. The appropriate party shall notify the other party of its intent to renegotiate the provisions of this Agreement; and, B. If either negotiating team rejects the neutral party's recommendations, their findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the full membership of the employee organization and to the Board of the public employer, which will vote to accept or reject so much of their recommendation as is otherwise permitted by law. C. If either the full membership of the employee organization or the Board of the public employer rejects the neutral party's recommendations, their findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the legislative body of the public employer, which shall vote to accept or reject so much of their recommendations as otherwise is permitted by law. D. If the impasse is not resolved following the action of the legislative body, negotiations shall be reopened. Mediation may be requested by either party and may involve the Board of the public employer if the mediator so chooses. The parties may, by mutual agreement, pass over mediation and go directly to fact finding.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. On or about September 15th of the prior year in which this Agreement expiresDuring negotiations, the Association mayBOARD and the ASSOCIATION will present relevant data, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the Board exchange points of its desire to negotiate terms view and conditions of a successor agreementmake proposals and counter-proposals. The parties shall, no later than October 15th, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort BOARD will make available to reach understanding and agreement. B. The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. The Board agrees not to hinder the Association in obtaining such ASSOCIATION for inspection relevant but non-confidential information cost and statistical data which the ASSOCIATION may need in its possession as is reasonably requested. D. Any agreement order to develop, analyze and/or evaluate proposals and/or counter-proposals concerning negotiable subjects but there will be no obligation on the part of the BOARD to prepare any records or summaries not already in existence. The ASSOCIATION’s request for inspection will not be unreasonable. Either party may, if it so desires, utilize the service of outside consultants and may call upon professional and lay representatives to assist it either at or outside of the negotiation sessions. At the conclusion of negotiations, all agreements reached shall during negotiations will be reduced to writing and signed by the Board BOARD and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School District. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A. E. If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shall, after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreementASSOCIATION. ▇B. Despite reference in this Article to the BOARD or the ASSOCIATION as such, each shall have the right to act hereunder by BOARD (which BOARD will not exceed nine in number), individual member, or designated representative, whether or not a member. If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointment, either Each party may, by written notification will provide to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to designate a fact-finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designation. G. The fact-finder will, within five (5) days following appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-finder, upon request, a written statement indicating the person or persons so authorized to act in its behalf at any particular point in time. The person or persons so authorized to act will be authorized to act in regard to all recordsaspects of negotiation, papers, and information in their possession relating it being the mutual intention that neither party will be required to any matter under investigation by or in issue before negotiate with respect to different subjects with different persons representing the fact-finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted other party. C. All written notices to the fact-finder. The fact-finder may make this report public subject ASSOCIATION or BOARD respectively will be deemed to have been properly given if delivered to the President of the ASSOCIATION and to the SUPERINTENDENT of Portland Public Schools respectively. D. Nothing herein contained will be deemed to affect or authorize negotiations or requests for changes in the provisions of RSA 273:A. H. Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions Agreement of Section F and G of which this Article III will not be binding on the partiesis a part. I. During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposals.

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. 4.1 On or about September 15th prior to October first (1st) of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, the Association and subject to compliance with Articles III and XVI, either party may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requestedwriting, notify the Board other party of its desire to negotiate terminate or modify the terms and conditions of a successor agreementthis Agreement. The If proper notice is given, the parties shall, no later than October 15ththirtieth (30th) meet, confer, and negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A the procedures set forth herein in a good faith effort to reach a mutual understanding and agreement. B. 4.2 The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. 4.3 The Board agrees not to hinder supply the Association in obtaining such with non-confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requestedin the Board's possession and is requested by the Association which relates to this article. D. 4.4 Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School DistrictDistrict Meeting. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement, and will not at any annual District Meeting submit teachers’ salaries or benefits increases as a separate warrant article, except at the beginning of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. If Nothing contained in this Section 4.4 shall prevent the funds are not approved by Board from funding teachers’ salaries in the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A.event of a budget cut. E. If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. 4.5 In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first by mutual agreement attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board to appoint select a mediator for the purpose of assisting them to assist in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallIf the parties cannot agree upon a neutral mediator, after either party may request the receipt of such request, American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreementpurpose of assisting them. ▇. If 4.6 In the event the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointmentcontroversy, either party may, the parties shall by written notification mutual agreement attempt to select a fact finder. If the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written requestparties cannot agree upon a fact finder, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-fact finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designationdesignations. G. 4.7 The fact-fact finder willwill hold a hearing and establish the appropriate procedural rules regarding evidence and time limits. If a fact finder is designated by the AAA, within five (5) days following appointment, meet the fact finder will hold a hearing in accordance with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder deems appropriateAAA rules. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-finder, upon request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior theretoUnless parties reach agreement, the fact-fact finder shall make findings of fact and make recommend terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finderhim/her. The fact-finder may make this report fact finder’s recommendations shall become public subject ten days following receipt by the parties unless the parties reach agreement during that ten day period. Cost items related to the provisions recommendation of RSA 273:A.the fact finder shall be submitted to the legislative body for approval. H. 4.8 The costs for services of a mediator and/or fact finder, including per diem expenses if any, will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. 4.9 Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F Sections 4.6 and G 4.7 of this Article III IV will not be binding on the parties. I. 4.10 During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, view and make proposals and counter-proposals. 4.11 The Board will, if it is known, make the Association aware of the budget submission date at the first meeting set forth in this Article IV. 4.12 A copy of any agreement reached hereunder will be filed with the NHPELRB within fourteen

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. A. On or about September 15th of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to negotiate terms and conditions of a successor agreement. The parties shall, no later than October 15th, negotiate in accordance with RSA 273: A in a good faith effort to reach understanding and agreement. B. The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. C. The Board agrees not to hinder the Association in obtaining such non-confidential information in its possession as is reasonably requested. D. Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Board and the Association. Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding upon the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School District. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreement. If the funds are not approved by the School District Meeting, the parties shall reopen negotiations in accordance with RSA 273:A. E. If, after discussion of all negotiable matters, the parties fail to reach agreement, either party may declare an impasse. In the event of an impasse, the parties shall first attempt to mutually agree upon a mediator. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon a mediator, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to appoint a mediator for the purpose of assisting them in reconciling their differences and resolving the controversy on terms which are mutually acceptable. The New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board shallAmerican Arbitration Association will, within ten (10) days after the receipt of such request, appoint a mediator in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such appointment. The mediator will meet with the parties forthwith, either jointly or separately, in order to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. ▇. F. If the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within fifteen (15) days after his appointment, either party may, by written notification to the other, request that their differences be submitted to fact-finding. Within five (5) days after receipt of the aforesaid written request, either party may request the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board American Arbitration Association to designate a fact-finder. The American Arbitration Association will, within five (5) days after receipt of the such request, designate a fact-finder in accordance with rules and procedures prescribed by it for making such designation. G. The fact-finder will, within five (5) days following appointment, meet with the parties or their representatives, or both, forthwith, either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, or take such other steps as the fact-finder deems appropriate. Any such hearings will be held in closed session. The Board and the Association will furnish the fact-finder, upon request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter under investigation by or in issue before the fact-finder. If the dispute is not resolved prior thereto, the fact-finder shall make findings of fact and make terms of settlement regarding the disputed matters submitted to the fact-finder. The fact-finder may make this report public subject to the provisions of RSA 273:A. H. Determinations and/or recommendations under the provisions of Section F and G of this Article III will not be binding on the parties. I. During negotiations, the committee of the Board and the committee of the Association will present relevant data, exchange points of view, and make proposals and counter-proposals.