Common use of VACANCIES AND TRANSFERS Clause in Contracts

VACANCIES AND TRANSFERS. Whenever the Superintendent or his designee declares a vacancy in the bargaining unit or creates a new position and or classification, the position and/or classification will be posted accordingly: 1. The Employer shall notify the Union of all new positions and/or new classifications by email five (5) working days before posting externally. The notice shall set forth a description of the job, the hours, location, grade level and salary. If a position is not filled within thirty (30) days the position may be reposted. 2. Such position(s) will be awarded to the best qualified employee according to the following criteria: a. Relevant educational preparation, b. The most recent performance evaluation, c. Seniority. 3. If such positions and/or classifications fulfill the requirements of Article 1, Section A, all personnel hired to fill those positions and/or classifications shall be considered to be members of this bargaining unit and shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement. 4. All employees in the bargaining unit may bid on job vacancies during the five (5) work day notice and no bid made after the expiration of the five (5) work day notice will be considered in filling the vacancy. 5. Applications shall be in writing and received in the Personnel Office by the end of the business day on which the posting closes. 6. Posting of such positions and/or classifications shall include a written notice to the Union President and all Building Representatives. The district will attempt to distribute the notice five (5) days prior to posting. 7. Internal applicants shall be interviewed and/or considered first when filling such positions. If there are no qualified internal applicants, the employer shall consider externally. 8. Whenever two (2) or more bargaining unit members apply for the same position and are equally qualified, the position shall be awarded to the employee with the greater seniority. The Superintendent shall make the final selection based upon the procedure set forth above.

VACANCIES AND TRANSFERS. Whenever the Superintendent or his designee declares Consideration will be given to advancing present employees to a vacancy in the bargaining unit or creates a new position and or higher job classification, giving them preference over applicants not currently employed by the position and/or classification will District, when all other criteria are equal. A. All vacancies, newly created positions, or other positions covered by this Agreement shall be posted accordingly: 1. The Employer shall notify via email blast to all staff, and a copy sent to the Union President. No vacancy, except in case of all new positions and/or new classifications by email five (5) working days before posting externally. The notice shall set forth a description of the jobemergency, the hours, location, grade level and salary. If a position is not filled within thirty (30) days the position may be reposted. 2. Such position(s) will be awarded to the best qualified employee according to the following criteria: a. Relevant educational preparation, b. The most recent performance evaluation, c. Seniority. 3. If such positions and/or classifications fulfill the requirements of Article 1, Section A, all personnel hired to fill those positions and/or classifications shall be considered to be members filled on a permanent basis until such vacancy shall have been posted for a minimum of this bargaining unit and shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement. 4. All employees in the bargaining unit may bid on job vacancies during the five (5) work day notice days. B. Promotion from one position to another shall be based on performance, ability, seniority, and no bid made after the expiration consideration of the best interests of the District. An employee wishing to be promoted shall, complete an online application, and participate in an interview process. C. Any office staff who are interested in a lateral transfer shall submit a letter of interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources within the time frame designated in the posting for such position. Consideration will be given to advancing present employees to a higher job classification, giving them preference over applicants not currently employed by the District, when all other criteria are equal. A. All vacancies, newly created positions, or other positions covered by this Agreement shall be posted on SharePoint, in all schools, and notice sent to the Union President. No vacancy, except in case of emergency, shall be filled on a permanent basis until such vacancy shall have been posted for a minimum of five (5) work day notice will be considered in filling the vacancydays. 5. Applications B. Promotion from one position to another shall be based on performance, ability, seniority, and consideration of the best interests of the District. An employee wishing to be promoted shall, complete an online application, and participate in writing and received an interview process. C. Any office staff who are interested in a lateral transfer shall submit a letter of interest to the Director of Human Resources within the time frame designated in the Personnel Office by the end of the business day on which the posting closesfor such position. 6. Posting of such positions and/or classifications shall include a written notice to the Union President and all Building Representatives. The district will attempt to distribute the notice five (5) days prior to posting. 7. Internal applicants shall be interviewed and/or considered first when filling such positions. If there are no qualified internal applicants, the employer shall consider externally. 8. Whenever two (2) or more bargaining unit members apply for the same position and are equally qualified, the position shall be awarded to the employee with the greater seniority. The Superintendent shall make the final selection based upon the procedure set forth above.

VACANCIES AND TRANSFERS. Whenever the Superintendent or his designee declares a vacancy in the bargaining unit or creates a new position and or classification, the position and/or classification will be posted accordingly: 1. The Employer shall notify the Union of all new positions and/or new classifications by email classifications. When such positions are posted they shall be posted for five (5) working days before posting externallyon each employee bulletin board in each building. The notice shall set forth a description of the job, the hours, location, grade level and salary. If a position is not filled within thirty (30) days the position may be reposted. 2. Such position(s) will be awarded to the best qualified employee according to the following criteria: a. Relevant relevant educational preparation, b. The the most recent performance evaluation, c. Seniorityseniority. 3. If such positions and/or classifications fulfill the requirements of Article 1I, Section A, all personnel hired to fill those positions and/or classifications shall be considered to be members of this bargaining unit and shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement. 4. All employees in the bargaining unit may bid on job vacancies during the five (5) work day notice and no bid made after the expiration of the five (5) work day notice will be considered in filling the vacancy. 5. Applications shall be in writing and received in the Personnel Office by the end of the business day on which the posting closes. 6. Posting of such positions and/or classifications shall include a written notice to the Union President and all Building Representatives. The district will attempt to distribute the notice five (5) days prior to posting. 7. Internal applicants shall be interviewed and/or considered first when filling such positions. If there are no qualified internal applicants, the employer shall consider externally. 8. Whenever two (2) or more bargaining unit members apply for the same position and are equally qualified, the position shall be awarded to the employee with the greater seniority. The Superintendent shall make the final selection based upon the procedure set forth above.

VACANCIES AND TRANSFERS. Whenever A. Vacancy Posting: When a permanent vacancy occurs or a new position is established, a notice shall be sent to all secretaries via school district electronic mail describing the Superintendent or his designee declares position and advising that applications will be accepted. This notice shall specify the final date and hour for receipt of applications and shall allow a vacancy in minimum of three (3) working days. Salary classification, a brief description of the job duties, and any required performance task demonstrations shall be included. Applicants from within the bargaining unit or creates a new position will be tested (i.e. task demonstrations) and or classification, interviewed for proper qualifications via seniority status until the position and/or classification will is filled and shall be posted accordingly: 1. The Employer shall notify notified in writing of acceptance or the Union of all new positions and/or new classifications by email reason for rejection within five (5) working days before posting externallyof the completion of the testing cycle. The notice position shall set forth a description of the job, the hours, location, grade level and salary. If a position is not be filled within thirty ten (3010) working days after the posting closes unless extenuating circumstance exist. When no applicants are deemed qualified as provided in Paragraph B of this section, then the position may be repostedfilled by a new employee. At the time a temporary vacancy is known to exceed sixty (60) working days, or deemed indefinite, a notice for that vacancy shall be posted as above. If the most senior person with the ability to fill such a position cannot be released to do so, said employee shall be paid at the higher rate and a substitute may be hired. B. Transfers within the Bargaining Unit: Transfer within the bargaining unit shall be made on the basis of qualifications for the position. The most qualified employee, as determined by the highest composite score on the following factors, shall be awarded the position. 1. Performance task demonstrations including testing with a minimum passing score 2. Such position(s) will be awarded to the best qualified employee according to the following criteria: a. Relevant educational preparation, b. The most recent Past performance evaluation, c. Seniority.evaluations 3. If such positions and/or classifications fulfill the requirements Interview 4. Seniority C. Testing Tests or documentation of Article 1, Section A, all personnel hired to fill those positions and/or classifications another source proving proficiency shall be considered applied to new employees in accordance with the hiring policies and practices of the district and to employees desiring to transfer to a different position. Such tests shall be members of this bargaining unit uniformly applied and shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement. 4. All employees in the bargaining unit may bid on job vacancies during the five (5) work day notice and no bid made after the expiration of the five (5) work day notice will be considered in filling the vacancy. 5. Applications shall be in writing and received in the Personnel Office review by the end of the business day on which the posting closesUnion as to their fairness and applicability. 6. Posting of such positions and/or classifications shall include a written notice to the Union President and all Building Representatives. The district will attempt to distribute the notice five (5) days prior to posting. 7. Internal applicants shall be interviewed and/or considered first when filling such positions. If there are no qualified internal applicants, the employer shall consider externally. 8. Whenever two (2) or more bargaining unit members apply for the same position and are equally qualified, the position shall be awarded to the employee with the greater seniority. The Superintendent shall make the final selection based upon the procedure set forth above.

VACANCIES AND TRANSFERS. Whenever A. Vacancy Posting: When a permanent vacancy occurs or a new position is established, a notice shall be sent to all secretaries via school district electronic mail describing the Superintendent or his designee declares position and advising that applications will be accepted. This notice shall specify the final date and hour for receipt of applications and shall allow a vacancy in minimum of three (3) working days. Salary classification, a brief description of the job duties, and any required performance task demonstrations shall be included. Applicants from within the bargaining unit or creates a new position will be tested (i.e. task demonstrations) and or classification, interviewed for proper qualifications via seniority status until the position and/or classification will is filled and shall be posted accordingly: 1. The Employer shall notify notified in writing of acceptance or the Union of all new positions and/or new classifications by email reason for rejection within five (5) working days before posting externallyof the completion of the testing cycle. The notice position shall set forth a description of the job, the hours, location, grade level and salary. If a position is not be filled within thirty ten (3010) working days after the posting closes unless extenuating circumstances exist. When no applicants are deemed qualified as provided in Paragraph B of this section, then the position may be repostedfilled by a new employee. At the time a temporary vacancy is known to exceed sixty (60) working days, or deemed indefinite, a notice for that vacancy shall be posted as above. If the most senior person with the ability to fill such a position cannot be released to do so, said employee shall be paid at the higher rate and a substitute may be hired. B. Transfers within the Bargaining Unit: Transfer within the bargaining unit shall be made on the basis of qualifications for the position. The most qualified employee, as determined by the highest composite score on the following factors, shall be awarded the position: 1. Performance task demonstrations including testing with a minimum passing score 2. Such position(s) will be awarded to the best qualified employee according to the following criteria: a. Relevant educational preparation, b. The most recent Past performance evaluation, c. Seniority.evaluations 3. If such positions and/or classifications fulfill the requirements Interview 4. Seniority C. Testing Tests or documentation of Article 1, Section A, all personnel hired to fill those positions and/or classifications another source proving proficiency shall be considered applied to new employees in accordance with the hiring policies and practices of the district and to employees desiring to transfer to a different position. Such tests shall be members of this bargaining unit uniformly applied and shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement. 4. All employees in the bargaining unit may bid on job vacancies during the five (5) work day notice and no bid made after the expiration of the five (5) work day notice will be considered in filling the vacancy. 5. Applications shall be in writing and received in the Personnel Office review by the end of the business day on which the posting closesUnion as to their fairness and applicability. 6. Posting of such positions and/or classifications shall include a written notice to the Union President and all Building Representatives. The district will attempt to distribute the notice five (5) days prior to posting. 7. Internal applicants shall be interviewed and/or considered first when filling such positions. If there are no qualified internal applicants, the employer shall consider externally. 8. Whenever two (2) or more bargaining unit members apply for the same position and are equally qualified, the position shall be awarded to the employee with the greater seniority. The Superintendent shall make the final selection based upon the procedure set forth above.

VACANCIES AND TRANSFERS. 9.1 A vacancy shall be defined, for the purposes of this Agreement, as a position previously held by a bargaining unit member, a newly created position within the scope of the bargaining unit, or changing a part-time position to a full-time position within the bargaining unit, that the Employer wishes to fill, but does not include temporary vacancies anticipated to last less than thirty-five (35) consecutive work days. No vacancy shall be filled until it has been posted on the administrator’s office door for at least seven (7) calendar days. 9.2 Whenever the Superintendent or his designee declares a vacancy occurs, a copy of the posting will be sent to the Association representative and to all employees not working. Employees interested in the bargaining unit or creates job posting may file a new position and or classificationwritten application with the Employer by the deadline established in the posting. 9.3 All postings shall contain, but not be limited to, the position and/or classification will be posted accordinglyfollowing information: 1. The Employer shall notify the Union type of all new positions and/or new classifications by email five (work 5) working days before posting externally. The notice shall set forth a description of the job, the hours, location, grade level and salary. If a position is not filled within thirty (30) days the position may be reposted.Qualifications 2. Such position(s) will be awarded to the best qualified employee according to the following criteria: a. Relevant educational preparation, b. The most recent performance evaluation, c. Seniority.Location 6. Classification 3. If such positions and/or classifications fulfill the requirements Rate of Article 1, Section A, all personnel hired to fill those positions and/or classifications shall be considered to be members of this bargaining unit and shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement.Pay 7. Starting Date 4. All employees in the bargaining unit may bid on job vacancies during the five (5) work day notice and no bid made after the expiration Hours of the five (5) work day notice will be considered in filling the vacancy.Work 5. Applications 9.4 The vacancy shall be in writing and received in the Personnel Office by the end of the business day on which the posting closes. 6. Posting of such positions and/or classifications shall include a written notice granted to the Union President and all Building Representativesmost senior qualified applicant within the department where the vacancy exists. The district will attempt to distribute In the notice five (5) days prior to posting. 7. Internal applicants shall be interviewed and/or considered first when filling such positions. If event that there are no qualified internal applicantsapplicants from within the department where the vacancy exists, it shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from a different department. A less senior candidate may be selected if he/she has superior training and skills. Qualified shall be defined as specified on the job descriptions for each position. 9.5 The employee shall have a ten (10) workday trial period, during which time the employee shall have the opportunity to revert back to his/her former position. In the opinion of the district, if the employee has not demonstrated the ability to perform the work, he/she may be transferred back to his/her former position and the reasons for transfer will be set forth in writing. 9.6 During the trial period, employees shall be paid the rate of the job they are performing. 9.7 Employees required to work in a higher classification shall be paid the rate of the higher classification. 9.8 An involuntary transfer is the reassignment of an employee from one shift to another with similar employment conditions. Involuntary transfers shall be only for reasonable and just cause. Prior to any involuntary transfer, the employer shall consider externally. 8seek volunteers. Whenever two (2) or more bargaining unit members apply for In the same position and are equally qualifiedevent such a transfer is required, the position least senior, qualified employee shall be awarded to the employee with the greater seniority. The Superintendent shall make the final selection based upon the procedure set forth aboveaffected.

VACANCIES AND TRANSFERS. A. The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its employees. Requests by an employee for transfer to a different assignment or position shall be made in writing to the immediate supervisor. Copies shall be filed with the Administration and the Association President. The request for transfer shall set forth the reasons; the school, grade level or position sought; and the applicant's academic qualifications. Written notification of the disposition of the transfer request shall be provided within a reasonable period of time. B. The Board supports a policy of filling vacancies with the best applicant available which will strengthen the total staff, and thereby improve the quality of services to be provided. C. When filling a vacancy, the Board agrees to give first consideration to the application(s) of existing professional staff members; however, other qualified applicants may be considered. Due weight will be given to the professional qualifications, experience, and to other relevant factors. This section applies to Non-Teaching Professional Staff Members only. D. Whenever the Superintendent or his designee declares a vacancy in the bargaining unit any professional position shall occur and is indicated by official notification, or creates whenever a new position and or classificationis created by official action, the position and/or classification will be posted accordingly: 1. The Employer Board shall notify the Union of all new positions and/or new classifications by email five (5) working days before posting externally. The notice shall set forth a description of the job, the hours, location, grade level and salary. If a position is not filled within thirty (30) days the position may be reposted. 2. Such position(s) will be awarded to the best qualified employee according to the following criteria: a. Relevant educational preparation, b. The most recent performance evaluation, c. Seniority. 3. If such positions and/or classifications fulfill the requirements of Article 1, Section A, all personnel hired to fill those positions and/or classifications shall be considered to be members of this bargaining unit and shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement. 4. All employees in the bargaining unit may bid on job vacancies during the five (5) work day notice and no bid made after the expiration of the five (5) work day notice will be considered in filling the vacancy. 5. Applications shall be in writing and received in the Personnel Office by the end of the business day on which the posting closes. 6. Posting of such positions and/or classifications shall include a give written notice to the Union President Association within seven (7) calendar days and all Building Representativesshall post such vacancy simultaneously on the official bulletin board in the Shiawassee RESD central office. The district will attempt to distribute the Such notice five (5) days prior to posting. 7. Internal applicants shall be interviewed and/or considered first when filling such positions. If there are no qualified internal applicants, the employer shall consider externally. 8. Whenever posted to cover two (2) consecutive working Fridays, except during the months of July or more bargaining unit members apply for the same position and are equally qualifiedAugust, the position during which time such vacancies shall be awarded held open for seven (7) calendar days. Any newly created or unusual position(s) shall be posted with accompanying job description(s). E. Any employee who shall be transferred to an administrative or executive position, and who shall later return to his/her former status at the first vacancy available, shall be entitled to retain such rights as the employee with the greater seniority. The Superintendent shall make the final selection based upon the procedure set forth abovemay have had under this Agreement before such transfer to supervisory or executive status.