Common use of Probationary Unit Members Clause in Contracts

Probationary Unit Members. 16.1.1 The probation period is a continuation of the testing process. At any time during the probationary period, a unit member may be terminated for failure to satisfactorily complete the probationary testing period. Release from employment during the probationary period shall not be considered discipline. 16.1.2 The entry probationary period is nine months. The District may extend the entry period by three months with CSEA’s agreement. 16.1.3 A permanent unit member promoted to a higher classification will serve a six-month probationary period in the higher class. This period may be extended by the District for an additional three months with CSEA’s agreement. If a unit member fails to satisfactorily complete promotional probation, the unit member shall be reassigned to the position occupied by the least senior unit member in the classification held by the unit member at the time of promotion. The promoted unit member has the option to return to the former position at any time up to the end of the first 10 workdays of the new position. 16.1.4 Before the last day of the probationary period or extension of the probationary period, the District will notify the probationary unit member of the unit member’s failure to satisfactorily complete probation. Unless the probationary unit member has been accused of “stigmatizing” misconduct, the probationary unit member shall have no right to a hearing and no appeal rights.