Common use of Expedited Process Clause in Contracts

Expedited Process. The Administration, at its option, may agree to expedite a grievance (via the following procedure:) The grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Superintendent or his/her designee. Within five (5) working days after submission, the Superintendent or his/her designee shall schedule a meeting with the Association in an effort to resolve the dispute. If the dispute is still not resolved to the Association's satisfaction within five (5) working days of the initial hearing, the Association may appeal the grievance to binding arbitration, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association for expedited arbitration. Both parties agree to be bound by the decision of the arbitrator. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be borne equally by the parties. Any grievance settlement made at any level shall not be inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement. A grievance may be withdrawn without prejudice, record or precedence.

Expedited Process. The Administration, at its option, may agree to expedite a grievance (via the following procedure:) The grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Superintendent or his/her their designee. Within five (5) working days after submission, the Superintendent or his/her their designee shall schedule a meeting with the Association in an effort to resolve the dispute. If the dispute is still not resolved to the Association's satisfaction within five (5) working days of the initial hearing, the Association may appeal the grievance to binding arbitration, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association for expedited arbitration. Both parties agree to be bound by the decision of the arbitrator. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be borne equally by the parties. Any grievance settlement made at any level shall not be inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement. A grievance may be withdrawn without prejudice, record or precedence.