Common use of Availability for Recall Clause in Contracts

Availability for Recall. If an opening occurs, the Board shall send a letter by certified mail or hand delivery with receipt obtained to all teachers certified for the position to their last known address to advise them of such position. It is the teacher’s responsibility to keep the Board informed of his or her whereabouts. The teacher shall notify the Superintendent within ten (10) working days from the date the letters are sent to indicate his/her availability for such position. Any teacher who fails to respond within ten (10) working days, or who declines to accept the position, will forfeit all recall rights. The Board shall reinstate that teacher indicating availability for such position who has the greatest seniority. When a teacher’s contract is suspended because of a reduction in force, the teacher’s name will remain on the RIF list for a period of 36 months. The 36 months shall be from September 1 to September 1. The list must be available to the Association at all times.

Availability for Recall. If an opening occurs, the Board shall send a letter by certified mail mail, email or hand delivery with receipt obtained to all teachers certified for the position to their last known address to advise them of such position. It is the teacher’s responsibility to keep the Board informed of his or her whereaboutscontact information. The teacher shall notify the Superintendent within ten (10) working days from the date the letters are sent to indicate his/her availability for such position. Any teacher who fails to respond within ten (10) working days, or who declines to accept the position, will forfeit all recall rights. The Board shall reinstate that teacher indicating availability for such position who has the greatest seniority. When a teacher’s contract is suspended because of a reduction in force, the teacher’s name will remain on the RIF list for a period of 36 months. The 36 months shall be from September 1 to September 1. The list must be available to the Association at all times.