Level IV - Arbitration. If the aggrieved is not satisfied with the suggestion for resolution received in Level III, he/she may, within seven (7) days of receipt of such written response, make written request to the Board and the Association that the grievance be submitted to arbitration. The arbitrator shall be selected by the President of the Association for the Association and by the Superintendent for the Board. If the Association and the Superintendent cannot agree on an arbitrator, the arbitrator shall be selected from the American Arbitration Association, according to its voluntary rules and regulations. The arbitrator shall hold such meetings as he/she determines necessary to make a fair and impartial ruling on the grievance as stated. The ruling of the arbitrator shall be made in writing to the aggrieved and to the Superintendent and be final to the limit of the grievance as stated. Cost of the arbitrator shall be borne by the party against whom the arbitrator rules. This does not include filing fees assessed each party when the American Arbitration Association is used. The arbitrator shall not have the authority to add to, subtract from, or in any way modify the provisions of this agreement. A grievance may not be taken to arbitration without the approval of the Association Executive Committee.
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