(B) TYC, TJPC, and HHS agencies will require RFs to communicate
to LEA staff applicable safety, emergency, and security procedures to be followed
while educational services are provided at an RF.
(6) Disputes concerning the implementation of this MOU will
be resolved as follows.
(A) Local disputes. Resolution of disputes concerning implementation
of this MOU between LEAs or between an LEA and an RF shall first be attempted
at the local level. The specific issues involved in the dispute and possible
solutions shall be identified and referred to local personnel authorized to
make decisions necessary to resolve the dispute. If resolution is not reached
after a reasonable period of time (not to exceed 45 calendar days unless the
disputing entities agree otherwise), the LEA shall refer (and the RF may refer)
the dispute to TEA for further negotiations toward a mutually agreeable resolution.
TEA will contact the disputing entities and set up a meeting for this purpose.
Local entities referring disputes to TEA shall identify:
(i) the nature of the dispute;
(ii) any resolutions agreed upon;
(iii) the issues that remain unresolved; and
(iv) the contact persons representing the disputing entities.
(B) State agency disputes. Resolution of disputes concerning
implementation of this MOU between two or more parties must first be attempted
at the staff level. If resolution is not reached after a reasonable period
of time (not to exceed 45 calendar days unless the disputing parties agree
otherwise), the disputing parties will refer the dispute to their respective
executive officers, or their designees for further negotiation. The appropriate
state officials shall meet to seek resolution of the dispute.
(i) Mediation. If the chief executive officers of the disputing
parties determine that the dispute cannot be resolved at their level, the
disputing parties may pursue resolution through the use of mediation pursuant
to the Governmental Dispute Resolution Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter
2009.
(ii) Arbitration. If the disputing parties do not agree to
pursue resolution of their dispute through mediation, or if mediation does
not result in a resolution of their dispute, the disputing parties will participate
in binding arbitration consistent with Texas Government Code, Chapter 2009,
and Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, §154.027.
(7) Other terms of this MOU.
(A) This MOU shall be signed by the executive officers of the
participating agencies and shall be effective upon signature by all.
(B) This MOU may be considered for expansion, modification,
or amendment upon mutual agreement of the executive officers of the participating
agencies.
(C) In the event that federal and/or state laws should be amended,
federally interpreted, or judicially interpreted so as to render continued
implementation of this MOU unreasonable or impossible, the participating agencies
may agree to amend or terminate this MOU.
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