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shall be final and binding upon the parties. Each party to the arbitration shall assume its
own expenses and an equal share of the expenses of the arbitrator.
Grievance Mediation: Either party may submit to the other a request for Grievance Mediation.
Grievance Mediation can only take place by mutual agreement at any time during the grievance
procedure. The parties will agree mutually on the mediator. This does not preclude mediation
occurring the day of arbitration nor using the arbitrator as the facilitator. Should Grievance
Mediation occur, the parties shall agree to a time extension for the following steps.
Failure of the administration to render a decision within the time limits shall permit the grievant to
proceed to the next step. The grievant shall continue to observe the rules and regulations of the
District while the grievance is pending. A grievant shall have all rights provided by RSA 273-A relative
to the processing of grievances.
ARTICLE XIV
Negotiations and Printing of Agreement
Up to five (5) Association members shall be allowed reasonable time off during regular working
hours, without loss of pay, for the purpose of collective bargaining. No overtime or other premium
pay shall be paid for time spent in collective bargaining.
Negotiations shall be conducted in accordance with N.H. RSA 273-A.
The District agrees to pay for the cost of printing copies of this Agreement for each Association
member. The Association agrees to distribute a copy of this Agreement to each Association member
presently employed by the District.
ARTICLE XV
Duration of Agreement
The provisions of this agreement shall become effective as of July 1, 2049-2020 unless otherwise
specified and shall continue and remain in full force and effect to and including June 30, 2020-2021
when it and all provisions and benefits therein shall expire unless an extension is agreed to by both
parties and expressed in writing prior to such date.
The Board and the Association agree to begin negotiation of a successor agreement concerning
wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment no later than ApritJanuary 1, 20210.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed by their
respective presidents.
NASHUA BOARD OF EDUCATION NASHUA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS &
SUPERVISORS
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