Preliminary Proceedings Concerning Reduction-in-Force. If it is determined by the College President or Board of Trustees that the College needs to initiate a reduction-in-force as defined above, the process shall include:
Preliminary Proceedings Concerning Reduction-in-Force. 5.1.1. When the President determines that a reduction-in-force is necessary based on Section 2.1 above, and has selected the affected academic employee(s) to be reduced, the initial step shall be for the President to meet with the affected academic employee and discuss the proposed reduction-in- force with the individual academic employee in personal conference which shall be an informal proceeding for purposes of RCW 34.05. The matter may be resolved at this step by use of alternatives such as reassignment, leave of absence, retirement, resignation, etc.
