§ 15.1-16-14 — Impasse - Existence

1. An impasse exists if:
a. After a reasonable period of negotiation, an agreement has not been formulated
and a dispute exists;
b. No later than July first following the recognition of the representative organization
under section 15.1-16-11:
(1) An agreement has not been reached between the board of a school district
and the representative organization; and

(2) The board of the school district and the representative organization have not
agreed to extend the negotiation period; or
c. The board of a school district and the representative organization both agree that
an impasse exists.
2. An impasse may exist if:
a. A written contract entered into between the board of a school district and the
representative organization under section 15.1-16-13 does not contain a
procedure for resolving a dispute.
b. A written agreement entered into between the board of a school district and the
representative organization under section 15.1-16-13 contains an inadequate
procedure for resolving a dispute.