Probationary Employees New employees shall be on probation for the first ninety (90) calendar days of their employment. The ninety (90) calendar days shall be accumulated within one (1) year from their initial date of employment, provided however, the BOARD may require an additional probationary period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days. When an employee finishes his/her probationary period, and/or additional period which may be required s/he shall be entered on the seniority list and his/her seniority shall be computed as of the initial date of employment. The additional probationary period will not be required without submitting to the employee the reasons for the extended period. The employee may request a meeting with the appropriate administrator to discuss the reasons for extending the probationary period. However, the requirement of an additional probationary period shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. The activation of insurance benefits will not be delayed beyond the initial ninety (90) day period. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, seniority as stated above and vacation will be retroactive to the date of hire as a permanent employee. Sick days will be accrued but may not be used during the probationary period. (A) There shall be no seniority among probationary employees. (B) The UNION shall represent probationary employees for the purpose of collective bargaining in respect to rates of pay, hours of employment and other conditions of employment, but not for the purpose of protesting disciplinary action or termination of employment. (C) A probationary employee may be promoted during the probationary period, but upon such promotion s/he shall be deemed to have satisfactorily completed the requirements of the classification from which s/he has been promoted. However, s/he may be returned to such classification prior to completion of the probationary period if, in the opinion of the Board or its representatives, s/he does not satisfactorily perform the duties of the higher classification. In that event his/her salary shall revert to the lower classification. (D) The Manager of Facilities and Transportation and the Director of Food Services shall notify the UNION president, in writing, of the name and location of new employees, as they complete their probationary period.
Probationary Employee The term "probationary employee" as used in this Agreement refers to a full-time bargaining unit employee who has received a probationary appointment and is serving a period of probation.