- Determining Seniority for Reemployed Retired Drivers. Bargaining unit members wishing to retire should submit their letter of intent to retire following the appropriate guidelines set forth in Article 15 Section 16 of this Agreement. Bargaining unit members requesting re-employment post-retirement should submit an employment application to the district no sooner than the first date following the effective date of their retirement. The retiree will participate in an interview process with the Transportation Director following the receipt of their application for employment. If re-employed, the bargaining unit member may serve in a position with work hours limited per Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund guidelines for retirees receiving a pension. The seniority date for retired members who return to employment post- retirement shall be defined as the date on which the driver accepted the Transportation Director’s offer of employment, or the date his/her valid school bus driver permit was re-issued (if applicable), whichever is later.
