Common use of Flexing to a Higher Classification Clause in Contracts

Flexing to a Higher Classification. Employees in the classification series noted above may request advancement to the next higher classification level during the month in which they become eligible by submitting a written request to their department supervisor. If the employee meets the criteria for advancement, the request shall be forwarded to District Human Resources. 11.12.1.1 Employees must meet the minimum qualifications for the higher classification as described in the classification description, must have occupied the lower level of a flex classification series as a regular employee, for a minimum of two (2) years immediately preceding the requested promotion and must have at least an overall satisfactory rating on their last performance evaluation. 11.12.1.2 Departments recommending an eligible employee for promotion under the flex classification procedures, shall submit a written request for advancement to District Human Resources. 11.12.1.3 The effective date for the employee's advancement to the higher classification is the first day of the month following the date on which the eligible employee requested to be flexed up. District shall provide a response to request for flex advancement within 60 days.