Common use of Cases of Identical Seniority Clause in Contracts

Cases of Identical Seniority. 1. In cases involving professional employees who have identical seniority before January 6, 2000, the professional employee’s date of appointment by the School Committee will serve as the first tie breaker. Effective January 6, 2000, the employee’s initial date of employment as a professional employee in Unit A will serve as the first tie breaker. If there are still cases of professional employees who have identical seniority, the professional employees who have the higher level of education attainment, as recognized in Schedule A, shall be credited with the greatest seniority. If there are still cases of professional employees who have identical seniority, a name lottery shall be held. Order of seniority shall be the order drawn. The lottery shall be conducted jointly by the Association and the School Committee. Members of the bargaining unit may be present at any such lottery.