collective bargaining agreement tiffin city school distrjct board of ...

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4. When applicable, prov1s10ns will be reflected m the individual contract of
employees.
J. Disagreement
1. If agreement is not reached within sixty (60) days after the first negot1atwns
session, either party may declare impasse and request the services of the Federal
Mediation and Conciliation Service to assist in negotiations. Mediation shall last
for thirty (30) days from the parties' first meeting with the mediator and if an
agreement has not been reached then an impasse shall exist with the Association
having the right to strike on those issues being bargained provided this Agreement
has expired and a ten (I 0) day strike notice has been given and the Board shall
have the right to implement its last offer.
In addition, if an agreement has not been reached through mediation, the
AssoCiation agrees to submit the Board's final offer to the bargaining unit for a
vote. If the final offer is not rejected by a majority vote of the full membership of
the Association, then it shall be deemed accepted by the Association.
2. The Board and Association agree that the aforementioned process supersedes all
K. Amendments
other dispute settlement procedures contained in Chapter 4117 of the Ohio
Revised Code.
1. Negotiations may be opened over any matter the Board and the Association
mutually agree to negotiate.
2. If during the life of this Agreement, bargaining is necessary due to impact,
L. Final Agreement
severability, or a reopener provision, the parties shall meet and bargain. If in-term
bargaining does not result in agreement within forty-five (45) days of the first
session, either side may call for the services of the Federal Mediation and
Conciliation Services.
If the parties are unable to reach agreement within fifteen (15) days after the start
of mediation, the Association may use its right to strike under Chapter 411 7 of the
Ohio Revised Code.
Upon approval by both parties, the final Agreement shall be signed, and within sixty (60)
days or by the first day of the new school year (whichever is later) copies shall be
distributed by the TEA to all teachers. The copies shall be prepared by the Association,
(i.e., the TEA shall type the contract, run copies, and collate the document). The paper
used shall be paid for or supplied by the Board. The number of copies shall be mutually
agreed to by the Superintendent and the TEA President.
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