Common use of Principle of Security Clause in Contracts

Principle of Security. a. The Board and the Union agree in principle that seniority of service in the employment of the Board entitles employees to a commensurate increase in security of employment. b. This Article applies to all employees on continuing contract as provided under the School Act including those on authorized leaves of absence and those otherwise specified. c. Employees who have been assigned as Principals, Vice-Principals, District Principals or appointed as officials of the Board, who are reassigned to positions covered by this Agreement shall be placed on the seniority list in accordance with the provisions of this Article and Section 21 of the School Act.