BUS DRIVER VACANCIES Sample Clauses
BUS DRIVER VACANCIES. All vacancies in full-time positions shall first be offered to employees on the basis of seniority. If a vacancy is denied to any employee, he/she shall be given reasons, in writing, for the denial. The Superintendent’s decision under this Section shall not be arbitrary or capricious.
BUS DRIVER VACANCIES. 1. All drivers are subject to assignment and transfer to such bus routes and transportation responsibilities as they are determined by the Birch Run Area School District.
2. In the selection of employees to fill all driving vacancies that occur or are expected to occur by reasons of an increase in the work force, replacement of personnel, vacancy, or newly created positions, the following procedure shall apply:
a. Notice of the vacant driving positions shall be put up for bid by the Board within five (5) work days from the time such driving vacancy first occurred, or the Board becomes aware of such pending vacancy. Notice of such vacant driving position shall be reported to the BRESPA president within five (5) work days.
b. The bid form is to contain that information as specified in Section B of this Article and shall be given to each employee. A bid form shall also be posted on the employees’ bulletin board. Drivers will return their signed bids to the Superintendent or his designee within five (5) work days from the date of the posting. The employee is to retain a copy of their bid form for their personal record.
c. The Board shall fill the vacancy within five (5) work days from the end of the five (5) work day posting period provided a bid is made. The vacancy created as a result of filling the original driving vacancy during that semester may be filled by the Board without posting. Any employee having bid on a driving vacancy who does not withdraw his/her name within the five (5) work day posting period must accept the position if awarded him/her in accordance with this Section.
d. All regular driving vacancies that occur during the summer months shall be put up for bid for seven (7) calendar days immediately preceding the first Tuesday following August 1st. Employees may call the Director of Transportation's office and will be informed of driving vacancies, prior to the driver's meeting on that Tuesday, per this Agreement. These driving assignments will be awarded by the end of that meeting. Filling of these vacancies shall be as set forth in Section C of this Article.