Note: This version of section amended by P.L.239-2015, SEC.10, effective 5-7-2015. See also following version of this section amended by P.L.219-2015, SEC.5, effective 7-1-2015.
Sec. 18. (a) Either party may appeal the decision of the factfinder under IC 20-29-6-15.1. The appeal must be filed not later than thirty (30) days after receiving the factfinder's decision.
(b) The board's decision must be restricted to only those items permitted to be bargained and included in the collective bargaining agreement under section 4 of this chapter and must not put the employer in a position of deficit financing, as defined in IC 20-29-2-6 or prohibit the employer from making any reductions described in section 3(b) of this chapter. The board's decision may not impose terms beyond those proposed by the parties in their last, best offers.
(c) The board must rule on the appeal within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice of appeal.
As added by P.L.48-2011, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.140; P.L.239-2015, SEC.10.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 29. Collective Bargaining for Teachers
Chapter 6. Collective Bargaining
20-29-6-3. Unlawful Deficit Financing
20-29-6-4. Subjects of Bargaining
20-29-6-4.5. Prohibited Subjects of Collective Bargaining
20-29-6-5. Grievance Procedure
20-29-6-6.1. Review of Collective Bargaining Agreement
20-29-6-7. Subjects of Discussion
20-29-6-8. Contract, Agreement, or Concession Not Required
20-29-6-9. Discussions Outside Obligation to Bargain Collectively
20-29-6-10. Recommendations by Superintendent
20-29-6-12. Commencement of Collective Bargaining
20-29-6-12.5. Certification of Estimated Available Revenue; Sources of Funding
20-29-6-13. Appointment of Mediator
20-29-6-15.1. Initiation of Factfinding
20-29-6-16. Continuation of Existing Agreement; Circumstances
20-29-6-16.5. Petition for Representation
20-29-6-18. Appeal of Factfinder's Decision