Filling the Vacancy. In the filling of a vacancy as set out above, the Company shall apply the principle of seniority providing the employee has the skill, ability and all of the qualifications to perform the work as outlined in the posting as set out in (E) 5.02 above.
Filling the Vacancy. A. Any interested bargaining unit member may apply in writing to the Superintendent or designee within the prescribed posting period.
B. When the Superintendent has determined which candidate(s) within a particular classification are qualified for a position within that classification, the employee with the most seniority will be awarded the position. Employees with less seniority may be assigned vacant positions if such assignment is necessary to accommodate a condition of disability or to provide for the return to duty of an employee returning from a leave of absence.
C. If the Superintendent determines that no one within the classification is qualified, then the Superintendent will transfer the most senior qualified employee from another classification.
D. The aforementioned procedures will not be in effect for the positions of kitchen manager/head xxxx, head custodian or maintenance when it would be accomplished through a transfer to another classification.
E. The aforementioned procedures will not be in effect for employees currently serving on probationary status.
F. The aforementioned procedures will not be in effect if the transfer/employment of the bargaining unit member would result in regularly scheduled overtime.
G. If an employee is not selected through the above process, the Board may fill the position with a newly hired employee.
H. If the employee is denied a position based on qualifications, the bargaining unit member may appeal the Superintendent's decision through the grievance procedure.
I. Classified employees may bid on secondary positions subject to the following conditions:
1) Secondary positions cannot interfere with the primary positions (work hours of the two positions cannot overlap);
2) The total hours of the combined position(s) may not total more than eight (8) hours per day;
3) On days that there are delays (for example: weather, two (2) hour teacher meetings, exam schedule, or due to any other reason):
a. Working arrangements will be at the supervisor's discretion.
b. If more than one secondary position(s) is held and a delay does not interfere with the allotted hours for the additional secondary position(s), the secondary position(s) may be worked only if it/they do (es) not interfere with the primary position.
4) Said secondary position will be filled according to the same procedures used to fill any other vacancy as set forth in this Section.
