Breaking of Ties. The breaking of ties shall be done by the casting of lots.
Breaking of Ties. In the event district seniority is equal between certified employees, the procedures listed will be used in the following order:
a. Previous accredited experience inside Illinois
b. Approved horizontal placement on the salary schedule.
c. The best interests of the district
Breaking of Ties. Employees with the same beginning date of employment shall have their seniority determined by lot and shall be assigned a “rank” to identify the order of seniority. The individual assigned rank 01 has the greatest seniority among the employees with the same beginning date of employment. The last four digits of each teacher’s Social Security number is used to determine rank. The tie-breaker is determined by the first of the last four digits, or if the first digits are the same, by the second digit; if needed, the third digit and then the fourth digit are used. 2nd Highest Seniority - 0 7th Highest Seniority - 2 4th Highest Seniority - 9 9th Highest Seniority - 5 5th Highest Seniority - 6 10th Highest Seniority - 4
Breaking of Ties. In the event seniority as defined above is equal, the date of earliest hiring (date contract is approved by the Board) shall prevail. Between those hired on the same data and who begin duties on the same date, order of listing in the official Board meeting minutes shall prevail.
Breaking of Ties. In the event that more than one (1) individual bargaining unit member has the same starting date, position on the seniority list shall be determined by:
1. The employee’s degree;
2. If still tied, previous educational work experience;
3. If still tied, the total number of years employed within ECHO Joint Agreement;
4. If still tied, the employee’s average performance evaluation rating (based on their two most recent evaluations. If two are not available, then the employee’s most recent evaluation).
5. If still tied, a lottery will be held in the presence of representatives of the EEA and the Administration of ECHO Joint Agreement.
Breaking of Ties. Non-Certified In the event district seniority is equal between non-certified employees in the same category of position, it will be based on the date of employment, and determined by the lowest number of the last four digits of the employee’s social security number. The employee with the lowest number shall have more seniority than employees with higher numbers.
Breaking of Ties. Breaking of ties for seniority shall be done in the following manner:
A. The Employee with the greatest years of teaching experience in the District.
B. The Employee with the greatest number of years of teaching experience.
C. The Employee with the highest educational degree.
D. By lot.
Breaking of Ties. If two (2) employees within the same category are equal in seniority, determination of the most senior employee shall be made annually by drawing lots in the presence of the affected employees and a representative of the Association at the time seniority becomes an issue.
Breaking of Ties. In the event that more than one (1) individual bargaining unit member within the same category of position has the same starting date of work, position on the seniority list shall be determined by the Director or his/her designee based on the employee’s prior work experience, job performance and educational history. If prior work experience, job performance and educational history are equal, the tie will be determined by drawing lots.
Breaking of Ties. Employees with the same beginning date of employment shall have their seniority determined by lot and shall be assigned a “rank” to identify the order of seniority. The individual assigned rank 01 has the greatest seniority among the employees with the same beginning date of employment. The last four digits of each teacher’s Social Security number is used to determine rank. The tie-breaker is determined by the first of the last four digits, or if the first digits are the same, by the second digit; if needed, the third digit and then the fourth digit are used.
