Alternatives to Reduction in Force. Before any involuntary reductions of staff are made, the District will explore the possibility that the staff reductions and program changes can be achieved by alternative means. Such alternative means may include accepting a reduced contract, retirement, resignation, voluntary or administrative transfer, or leaves of absence. If affected staff are qualified to teach in other program areas, efforts will be made to determine the feasibility and propriety of such a transfer of the affected Teacher and program area. A Teacher will be considered qualified for positions in areas in which the Teacher holds a current valid endorsement from the State of Colorado, and has met the criteria established by CDE for issuance of such an endorsement. Because the District may not, in all instances, be aware of these factors, the Teacher will have the responsibility of informing the District of these facts and supplying documentation as appropriate.
Alternatives to Reduction in Force. Prior to implementing a reduction in force, GHC shall give notice of the potential reduction in force to leadership of the GHCFT. Within five days from the date the notice is received by GHCFT, GHC will begin a process of information gathering including discussions and consultations with appropriate administrators, the President of the GHCFT or designee and at least two faculty members appointed by the tenured GHCFT. Such discussions and consultation shall include exchanges of information concerning the potential need to implement a reduction-in-force and any alternatives or options which any party feels are reasonably available including but not limited to:
Alternatives to Reduction in Force. The City Manager may, after consultation with IUOE Local 501 as required by law, consider alternative actions in order to minimize reductions in force.
Alternatives to Reduction in Force a. Consideration of Alternatives Prior to effecting a RIF or transfer of function, the Agency will, whenever possible, consider accomplishing the goals otherwise achieved by a RIF through attrition and cost reduction efforts before abolishing positions. The Agency may also consider alternative means of effecting budgetary reductions, including: transferring work from purchase order vendors to bargaining unit employees, furloughs, and job sharing.
