14.4
14.5
15:1
Step 3 An unfavorable decision under Step 2 may be appealed to the Superintendent within
ten (10) working days. The Superintendent shall render a decision within ten (10)
working days.
Step 4 An unfavorable decision under Step 3 may be appealed to the Board of Education
within ten (10) working days. The Board shall render a decision within twenty (20)
working days.
StepS Ifa grievance involving the interpretation or application of a specific provision of this
Agreement has not been settled after being fully processed through the grievance
procedure above, then the Association may submit such grievance to arbitration by
giving written notice thereof to the Board not later than ten (10) working days after
the completion of Step 4. The grievance shall be considered as having been settled at
Step 4, unless it is so submitted to arbitration within such time limit.
The choice of the Arbitrator shall be by agreement of the parties. However, if such
agreement has not been reached within ten (10) working days after the receipt of
such written notice submitting the grievance to arbitration, the grievance may be
referred by the Association to the New Hampshire Public Employees Labor Relations
Board for the selection of an arbitrator in accordance with the applicable rules of said
Board. Any arbitration hereunder shall be conducted in accordance with such rules,
subject to the provisions of this Agreement. Determinations and decisions set forth
by said arbitrator 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 agree the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service may be used as a
facilitator for cost effectiveness. 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 XV
Duration of Agreement
The provisions of this agreement shall become effective as of July 1, 2022 unless otherwise
specified and shall continue and remain in full force and effect to and including June 30, 2026
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 March 1, 2026.
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