Common use of FLEX CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADVANCEMENT Clause in Contracts

FLEX CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADVANCEMENT. The Flex Advancement process is designed specifically for advancement from a trainee to a level I to a level II position within the same job title, provided that the primary difference between the respective job qualifications is years of work experience (e.g. custodian I to custodian II, technician trainee to technician). The classes of Assistant Book Buyer and Secretary meet the definition as level I or trainee and are eligible for flex advancement. Other flex classifications not specifically outlined above may be mutually agreed to by the District and Local 1. Advancement to higher level positions in which the most significant difference between the respective positions is level of skill or responsibility should be done through the reclassification process (e.g. “Assistant II” to “Senior Assistant”).