Common use of Layoff and Displacement Clause in Contracts

Layoff and Displacement. a. Teachers who have been surplused by May 31, pursuant to Article C.21 Transfers and Surplus C.21.1.c, d, e, f and g, and who are unable to obtain work through the posting and filling process under E.22 Filling Vacant Positions, may be laid off and provided with a layoff letter and a list of all positions held by teachers with less seniority. i. The Board will identify teachers with the lowest seniority to be displaced by the laid off teacher. ii. A teacher served layoff notice pursuant to this article, who believes they possess the necessary qualifications to perform the duties of a position occupied by a teacher with less seniority, shall make written application outlining their qualifications for the position, to the Human Resources office within five (5) working days of receipt of the layoff notice. If the teacher’s application is successful, they shall be placed in the requested position. iii. A laid off teacher, who is not able to secure a position under the layoff and displacement process, has the option to be placed on the TTOC list. b. A teacher who is offered a position pursuant to Article C.22.3.a.ii shall inform the Board whether or not the offer is accepted within seventy-two (72) hours of the receipt of such offer exclusive of weekends and statutory holidays. c. The Board shall allow ten (10) working days from acceptance of an offer under Article