Common use of Benefit Probation Clause in Contracts

Benefit Probation. Upon completing thirty (30) working days of probationary service, the employee shall be evaluated in writing by the Director of Transportation. Satisfactory rating shall include continued employment and shall receive all benefits as a regular full-time driver, salary, weekly field trip selection and “up for grabs” sports trips. All employees completing the probationary period will be paid at the rate specified in Step 1 for the balance of the school year. Probationary drivers will be paid at $0.50 per hour less than Step 1 during the probationary period, however, substitute drivers who have substituted in Okemos Public Schools for more than one school year may continue to receive their current substitute rate during the period of probation. If an employee is hired after the beginning of the school year, the 30-day threshold shall extend into the next school year. Probationary employees may be discharged at will and without recourse to the grievance procedure.