Common use of Award of Vacancies Clause in Contracts

Award of Vacancies. The parties share the common goal of ensuring that all positions are filled by the very best candidates available. All positions will be posted simultaneously both internally and externally. Vacancies shall be filled with the bargaining unit member from within the existing bargaining unit who is the most senior applicant who is qualified for the position, unless an internal or external candidate presents who better meets the qualifications for the position. Provided, however, in the event the Board deems two (2) or more applicants to be equally “best qualified,” and if at least one of the equally “best qualified” applicants has accumulated seniority in the classification of the vacant position, then the vacant position shall be awarded to the bargaining unit member with the most seniority in the classification of the vacant position. Qualifications for the position must be based on the job description and may, at the discretion of the Board or Superintendent, also take into account the special needs for the student needing an aide, if applicable. Qualifications for the vacant position shall be clearly articulated on the posting notice. The administration will make the final determination regarding which candidate is best qualified for a position based upon the job description. The Administration reserves the discretionary right to elect to reject all applicants based on lack of qualifications and re-post the position, provided, however, that this shall not preclude any bargaining unit member from re-applying for the position.

Award of Vacancies. The parties share the common goal of ensuring that all positions are filled by the very best candidates available. All positions will be posted simultaneously both internally and externally. Vacancies shall be filled with the bargaining unit member from within the existing bargaining unit who is the most senior applicant who is qualified for the position, unless an internal or external candidate presents who better meets the qualifications for the position. Provided, however, in the event the Board deems two (2) or more applicants to be equally “best qualified,” and if at least one of the equally “best qualified” applicants has accumulated seniority in the classification of the vacant position, then the vacant position shall be awarded to the bargaining unit member with the most seniority in the classification of the vacant position. Qualifications for the position must be based on the job description and may, at the discretion of the Board or Superintendent, also take into account the special needs for the student needing an aide, if applicable. Qualifications for the vacant position shall be clearly articulated on the posting notice. The administration will make the final determination regarding which candidate is best qualified for a position based upon the job description. The Administration reserves the discretionary right to elect to reject all applicants based on lack of qualifications and re-re- post the position, provided, however, that this shall not preclude any bargaining unit member from re-applying for the position.