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General Provisions Governing Reductions in Staff and Periods. of Declining Non-Certified, Non-Classroom Professional Positions 1. The administration shall endeavor to advise staff members as early as possible of the possibility of a reduction in non-certified, non-classroom professional staff positions which could result in current year staff being laid off. By March 1 of each school year the Board shall advise the LEA President of its projections for staffing for the following year. Should there appear to be evidence, in the Board's judgment, that a reduction in staff may be necessary, the LEA and Administration shall mutually agree upon the steps necessary to appropriately and adequately advise staff. 2. The Board specifically reserves the right to reduce teaching positions at any time for financial or other reasons not controlled by the district and in such circumstances the decision to effect a reduction in staff shall be solely the Board's decision, provided however that the LEA is allowed the opportunity to present alternative solutions for the Board's consideration. Should such occasion arise, outside the normal staffing cycle referenced in Article 9, A, B, and C, laid off staff shall receive notice at least 30 calendar days prior to its implementation. Laid off staff shall have health insurance (i.e. medical, dental, and vision) benefits extended for the first two months they are on layoff status. The actual non-certificated, non- classroom professional staff laid off shall be the least senior unless otherwise determined by relevant provisions of the Master Agreement. Necessary Involuntary Transfers, following established guidelines in Article 9, C, shall be made to accomplish that condition. The Board shall determine the date of such changes taking effect striving to provide the least disruption of the school program. Such non-certificated, non-classroom professional laid off shall be placed on the Recall List and shall be subject to the conditions of Article 9, D. 3. During a period of impending layoffs, the Board agrees to grant all requests for voluntary leaves of absence to staff who make such requests pursuant to Article 12, L. 1. When an employee is laid off the action will automatically terminate the individual employment contract and shall suspend, for the duration of the layoff, any obligation of the Board to pay salary or fringe benefits of the laid off employee's individual contract or under this Master Agreement, except as otherwise specifically provided.

General Provisions Governing Reductions in Staff and Periods. of Declining Non-Certified, Non-Classroom Professional Positions 1. The administration shall endeavor to advise staff members as early as possible of the possibility of a reduction in non-certified, non-classroom professional staff positions which could result in current year staff being laid off. By March 1 of each school year the Board shall advise the LEA President of its projections for staffing for the following year. Should there appear to be evidence, in the Board's judgment, that a reduction in staff may be necessary, the LEA and Administration shall mutually agree upon the steps necessary to appropriately and adequately advise staff. 2. The Board specifically reserves the right to reduce teaching positions at any time for financial or other reasons not controlled by the district and in such circumstances the decision to effect a reduction in staff shall be solely the Board's decision, provided however that the LEA is allowed the opportunity to present alternative solutions for the Board's consideration. Should such occasion arise, outside the normal staffing cycle referenced in Article 9, A, B, and C, laid off staff shall receive notice at least 30 calendar days prior to its implementation. Laid off staff shall have health insurance (i.e. medical, dental, and vision) benefits extended for the first two months they are on layoff status. The actual non-certificated, non- classroom professional staff laid off shall be the least senior unless otherwise determined by relevant provisions of the Master Agreement. Necessary Involuntary Transfers, following established guidelines in Article 9, C, shall be made to accomplish that condition. The Board shall determine the date of such changes taking effect striving to provide the least disruption of the school program. Such non-certificated, non-classroom professional laid off shall be placed on the Recall List and shall be subject to the conditions of Article 9, D. 3. During a period of impending layoffs, the Board agrees to grant all requests for voluntary leaves of absence to staff who make such requests pursuant to Article 12, L. 1. When an employee is laid off the action will automatically terminate the individual employment contract and shall suspend, for the duration of the layoff, any obligation of the Board to pay salary or fringe benefits of the laid off employee's individual contract or under this Master Agreement, except as otherwise specifically provided. 2. Should a non-certificated, non-classroom professional be assigned or offered only a part-time position, except on a voluntary basis, the non-certificated, non-classroom professional shall have the right to transfer to the position of the least senior non- certificated, non-classroom professional holding a full-time position for which the more senior non-certificated, non-classroom professional is qualified and certified. Non-certificated, non-classroom professionals in part-time positions other than by choice shall be the least senior, provided that Involuntary Transfers shall not be effected to accomplish this. Any staff requesting a part-time position in writing and subsequently voluntarily being assigned a part-time position must notify the Administration should s/he wish to retain rights to a full-time position. Such right to full-time position shall not become applicable until the process for staffing for the ensuing school year begins.

General Provisions Governing Reductions in Staff and Periods. of Declining Non-Certified, Non-Classroom Professional Positions 1. The administration shall endeavor to advise staff members as early as possible of the possibility of a reduction in non-certified, non-classroom professional staff positions which could result in current year staff being laid off. By March 1 of each school year the Board shall advise the LEA President of its projections for staffing for the following year. Should there appear to be evidence, in the Board's judgment, that a reduction in staff may be necessary, the LEA and Administration shall mutually agree upon the steps necessary to appropriately and adequately advise staff. . 2. The Board specifically reserves the right to reduce teaching positions at any time for financial or other reasons not controlled by the district and in such circumstances the decision to effect a reduction in staff shall be solely the Board's decision, provided however that the LEA is allowed the opportunity to present alternative solutions for the Board's consideration. Should such occasion arise, outside the normal staffing cycle referenced in Article 9, A, B, and C, laid off staff shall receive notice at least 30 calendar days prior to its implementation. Laid off staff shall have health insurance (i.e. medical, dental, and vision) benefits extended for the first two months they are on layoff status. The actual non-certificated, non- non-classroom professional staff laid off shall be the least senior unless otherwise determined by relevant provisions of the Master Agreement. Necessary Involuntary Transfers, following established guidelines in Article 9, C, shall be made to accomplish that condition. The Board shall determine the date of such changes taking effect striving to provide the least disruption of the school program. Such non-certificated, non-non- classroom professional laid off shall be placed on the Recall List and shall be subject to the conditions of Article 9, D. 3. During a period of impending layoffs, the Board agrees to grant all requests for voluntary leaves of absence to staff who make such requests pursuant to Article 12, L. 1. When an employee is laid off the action will automatically terminate the individual employment contract and shall suspend, for the duration of the layoff, any obligation of the Board to pay salary or fringe benefits of the laid off employee's individual contract or under this Master Agreement, except as otherwise specifically provided.

General Provisions Governing Reductions in Staff and Periods. of Declining Non-Certified, Non-Classroom Professional Positions 1. The administration shall endeavor to advise staff members as early as possible of the possibility of a reduction in non-certified, non-classroom professional staff positions which could result in current year staff being laid off. By March 1 of each school year the Board shall advise the LEA President of its projections for staffing for the following year. Should there appear to be evidence, in the Board's judgment, that a reduction in staff may be necessary, the LEA and Administration shall mutually agree upon the steps necessary to appropriately and adequately advise staff. 2. The Board specifically reserves the right to reduce teaching positions at any time for financial or other reasons not controlled by the district and in such circumstances the decision to effect a reduction in staff shall be solely the Board's decision, provided however that the LEA is allowed the opportunity to present alternative solutions for the Board's consideration. Should such occasion arise, outside the normal staffing cycle referenced in Article 9, A, B, and C, laid off staff shall receive notice at least 30 calendar days prior to its implementation. Laid off staff shall have health insurance (i.e. medical, dental, and vision) benefits extended for the first two months they are on layoff status. The actual non-certificated, non- classroom professional staff laid off shall be the least senior unless otherwise determined by relevant provisions of the Master Agreement. Necessary Involuntary Transfers, following established guidelines in Article 9, C, shall be made to accomplish that condition. The Board shall determine the date of such changes taking effect striving to provide the least disruption of the school program. Such non-certificated, non-classroom professional laid off shall be placed on the Recall List and shall be subject to the conditions of Article 9, D. 3. During a period of impending layoffs, the Board agrees to grant all requests for voluntary leaves of absence to staff who make such requests pursuant to Article 12, L. 14. When an employee is laid off the action will automatically terminate the individual employment contract and shall suspend, for the duration of the layoff, any obligation of the Board to pay salary or fringe benefits of the laid off employee's individual contract or under this Master Agreement, except as otherwise specifically provided. 5. Should a non-certificated, non-classroom professional be assigned or offered only a part-time position, except on a voluntary basis, the non-certificated, non-classroom professional shall have the right to transfer to the position of the least senior non- certificated, non-classroom professional holding a full-time position for which the more senior non-certificated, non-classroom professional is qualified and certified. Non-certificated, non-classroom professionals in part-time positions other than by choice shall be the least senior, provided that Involuntary Transfers shall not be effected to accomplish this. Any staff requesting a part-time position in writing and subsequently voluntarily being assigned a part-time position must notify the Administration should s/he wish to retain rights to a full-time position. Such right to full-time position shall not become applicable until the process for staffing for the

General Provisions Governing Reductions in Staff and Periods. of Declining Non-Certified, Non-Classroom Professional Positions 1. The administration shall endeavor to advise staff members as early as possible of the possibility of a reduction in non-certified, non-classroom professional staff positions which could result in current year staff being laid off. By March 1 of each school year the Board shall advise the LEA President of its projections for staffing for the following year. Should there appear to be evidence, in the Board's judgment, that a reduction in staff may be necessary, the LEA and Administration shall mutually agree upon the steps necessary to appropriately and adequately advise staff. 2. The Board specifically reserves the right to reduce teaching positions at any time for financial or other reasons not controlled by the district and in such circumstances the decision to effect a reduction in staff shall be solely the Board's decision, provided however that the LEA is allowed the opportunity to present alternative solutions for the Board's consideration. Should such occasion arise, outside the normal staffing cycle referenced in Article 9, A, B, and C, laid off staff shall receive notice at least 30 calendar days prior to its implementation. Laid off staff shall have health insurance (i.e. medical, dental, and vision) benefits extended for the first two months they are on layoff status. The actual non- certificated, non-certificated, non- classroom professional staff laid off shall be the least senior unless otherwise determined by relevant provisions of the Master Agreement. Necessary Involuntary Transfers, following established guidelines in Article 9, C, shall be made to accomplish that condition. The Board shall determine the date of such changes taking effect striving to provide the least disruption of the school program. Such non-certificated, non-classroom professional laid off shall be placed on the Recall List and shall be subject to the conditions of Article 9, D. 3. During a period of impending layoffs, the Board agrees to grant all requests for voluntary leaves of absence to staff who make such requests pursuant to Article 12, L. 1. When an employee is laid off the action will automatically terminate the individual employment contract and shall suspend, for the duration of the layoff, any obligation of the Board to pay salary or fringe benefits of the laid off employee's individual contract or under this Master Agreement, except as otherwise specifically provided.