Common use of VACANCIES, TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS Clause in Contracts

VACANCIES, TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. A “vacancy” is defined as a newly-created position within a classification that is represented by the Association or a present position within a classification that is represented by the Association and which becomes vacant by reason of permanent separation (resignation, retirement, death, discharge or voluntary leave of one (1) or more years) of the bargaining unit member formerly in that position. The employer shall not be required to fill job vacancies where the job is eliminated pursuant to reduction in force or attrition. B. Vacancies shall be posted for not less than five (5) workdays in a conspicuous place in each school building before permanent filling of the vacancy. Bus route vacancies will be posted at the bus garage only. Interested bargaining unit members may apply in writing to the Superintendent or designee, within the five (5) workday posting period. The Employer shall notify bargaining unit employees of vacancies occurring during the summer months (June, July and August) by posting the vacancy on the website and/or emailing Association employees. 1. The posting shall consist of: Type of work/classification Location of work Starting date Hours to be worked Requirements and job qualifications Rate of pay The information listed on the job postings regarding location may vary. C. Positions under this Agreement shall be posted internally first. All applicants from the bargaining unit shall be considered for vacancies. If a bargaining unit employee is not offered a position applied for, he/she will be given an explanation. Transfer will be granted to the employee within the same classification with the most seniority, provided that he/she is equally or better qualified than less senior applicant(s). Note: See D.4 regarding exception to seniority rule. D. Bus Route Assignments: 1. Bus route vacancies will be posted as per Section B. 2. Bus route vacancies will be posted internally first as per Section C. 3. Assignment of noon runs will be done on an annual basis in the fall by seniority such that the noon driver with the most seniority as a noon driver will have the first choice. 4. Assignment of Special Routes will be decided such that the driver with the most seniority in that route will have first choice. However, the AM Technology Center run and the PM Technology Center run will be two separate assignments, requiring two different drivers. If the route is eliminated, then later reinstated, the person with the most seniority in that route will have first choice.

VACANCIES, TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. A “vacancy” is vacancy shall be defined as a newly-newly created position within a classification that is represented by the Association or a present position within a classification that is represented by not filled which the Association and which becomes vacant by reason Employer does intend to fill. In the event the district is not going to fill a position, the district will notify the Association. B. Notice of permanent separation (resignation, retirement, death, discharge or voluntary leave of one (1) or more years) of all vacancies in the bargaining unit member formerly in that position. The employer shall not be required to fill job vacancies where the job is eliminated pursuant to reduction in force or attrition. B. Vacancies shall be posted for not less than at least five (5) workdays in a conspicuous place in each school building before permanent filling working days. A posted vacancy will include the maximum number of the vacancyhours, rate of pay and classification. Bus route vacancies Notice of postings will be posted at displayed in prominent places on visible bulletin boards. The Association President will receive as many copies as requested for distribution. Employees interested must apply for the bus garage only. Interested bargaining unit members may apply in writing to the Superintendent or designee, position within the five (5) workday working days of the posting periodperiod provided, however, the employer is not obligated to consider bids from employees who have bid on a position and successfully completed the probationary period set forth in Paragraph C of this Article anytime within the prior twelve (12) months, except in the event there are no other internal applicants, such an employee will be considered. The Employer most highly qualified applicant for a particular vacancy will be selected by the District. However, when in the determination of the District, qualifications of both internal and external applicants are equal the internal applicant with most seniority will be granted the position. All applicants will be notified in writing of the District’s decision. Employees assigned to evening Custodial/Maintenance classification will be allowed to re-bid assignments once each year. The bid meeting will be the last week prior to the start of school. Descriptions of the work assignments will be available prior to the bid meeting. An employee may designate a proxy for the meeting. The bidding shall notify be based on seniority. A bargaining unit employees member who applies for a vacancy or a transfer may attach an updated resume and/or letters of vacancies recommendations to their letter of interest for the District’s consideration. C. A newly promoted or transferred employee shall serve a probationary period of ninety (90) working days in the open position. The newly transferred or promoted employee shall immediately receive the probationary or present rate, whichever is higher, for the new classification if the transfer has been a promotion. During the time period that the employee is serving the probationary period, the Board shall provide the employee with periodic written evaluations as to the employee's work performance. For transfers occurring within the employee’s same classification, the ninety (90) working days probationary period shall be waived. To qualify for waiver of said probationary period, employee must have completed a full ninety (90) working days probationary period in the same classification in which the transfer occurs. During the probationary period the Employer may return the employee to his/her former position. D. The Board shall have the right to hire a temporary employee during the summer months (June, July and August) time that an employee who is covered by posting the vacancy this Agreement is not on the website and/or emailing Association employeesjob due to a paid or unpaid leave. If it is determined that a regular employee will not return to his/her job, that position will be posted pursuant to the Agreement. The Board shall also have the right to hire temporary employees to supplement the work force, which will not displace the current work force. E. The parties agree that involuntary transfers of employees shall be minimized to the extent the Board deems necessary. In the event the Board deems involuntary transfer is necessary, the Board will first seek a volunteer. A volunteer will be given first consideration for the involuntary transfer. If there are two or more volunteers interested in an involuntary transfer, the Board will determine a choice of a volunteer based on seniority, experience, qualifications and past evaluations. F. 1. The posting shall consist of: Type employer will send all educational support personnel postings to each employee in the summer months, providing the employee requests same in writing and furnishes the District with a summer address prior to the end of work/classification Location of work Starting date Hours to be worked Requirements and job qualifications Rate of pay The information listed on the job postings regarding location may vary. C. Positions under this Agreement shall be posted internally firstschool year. All applicants from the bargaining unit shall be considered for vacancies. If a bargaining unit employee This is not offered a position applied for, he/she will be given an explanation. Transfer will be granted subject to the employee within the same classification with the most seniority, provided that he/she is equally or better qualified than less senior applicant(s). Note: See D.4 regarding exception to seniority rulegrievance procedure. D. Bus Route Assignments: 1. Bus route vacancies will be posted as per Section B. 2. Bus route vacancies will be posted internally first as per Section C. 3. Assignment of noon runs will be done on an annual basis in the fall by seniority such that the noon driver with the most seniority as a noon driver will have the first choice. 4. Assignment of Special Routes will be decided such that the driver with the most seniority in that route will have first choice. However, the AM Technology Center run and the PM Technology Center run will be two separate assignments, requiring two different drivers. If the route is eliminated, then later reinstated, the person with the most seniority in that route will have first choice.

VACANCIES, TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. A “vacancy” is shall be defined as a newly-created position within a classification that is represented by the Association or a present position within a classification that is represented by the Association and which becomes vacant by reason of permanent separation (resignation, retirement, death, discharge or voluntary leave of one (1) or more years) of the bargaining unit member formerly in that position. The employer shall not be required to fill job vacancies where the job is eliminated pursuant to reduction in force or attrition. B. Vacancies shall be posted for not less than five (5) workdays work days in a conspicuous place in each school building before prior to permanent filling of the vacancy. Bus route vacancies will be posted at the bus garage only. Interested bargaining unit members may apply in writing to the Superintendent or designee, within the five (5) workday posting period. The Employer shall notify bargaining unit employees members of vacancies occurring during the summer months (June, July and August) by posting sending notice of same to the vacancy on Association President and an employee desiring notification of vacancies during summer vacation may leave his/her request, name and address with the website and/or emailing Association employeesdistrict office. 1. The posting shall consist of: Type of work/classification Location of work Starting date Hours to be worked Requirements and job qualifications Rate of pay The It is understood that the information listed on the job postings regarding location may vary. C. Positions under this Agreement shall be posted internally first. All applicants from the bargaining unit shall be considered for vacancies. If a bargaining unit employee member is not offered a position applied for, he/she will be given an explanation. Within ten (10) work days after employment of an applicant, the Board shall make known its decision as to which applicant has been selected to fill a posted position. Transfer will be granted to the employee within the same classification with the most seniority, provided that he/she is equally or better qualified than less senior applicant(s). Note: See D.4 regarding exception to seniority rule. D. Bus Route Assignments: 1. Bus route vacancies will be posted as per Section B. 2. Bus route vacancies will be posted internally first as per Section C. 3. Assignment of noon runs will be done on an annual basis in the fall by seniority such that the noon driver with the most seniority as a noon driver will have the first choice. 4. Assignment of Special Routes (Tech Center, Bangor, Xxxxxxxx and any other Special Runs) will be decided such that the driver with the most seniority in that route will have first choice. However, the AM Technology Center run and the PM Technology Center run will be two separate assignments, requiring two different drivers. If the route is eliminated, then later reinstated, the person with the most seniority in that route will have first choice.

VACANCIES, TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. A “vacancy” is defined as a newly-created position within a classification that is represented by the Association or a present position within a classification that is represented by the Association and which becomes vacant by reason of permanent separation (resignation, retirement, death, discharge or voluntary leave of one (1) or more years) of the bargaining unit member formerly in that position. The employer shall not be required to fill job vacancies where the job is eliminated pursuant to reduction in force or attrition. B. Vacancies shall be posted for not less than five (5) workdays in a conspicuous place in each school building before permanent filling of the vacancy. Bus route vacancies will be posted at the bus garage only. Interested bargaining unit members may apply in writing to the Superintendent or designee, within the five (5) workday posting period. The Employer shall notify bargaining unit employees of vacancies occurring during the summer months (June, July and August) by posting the vacancy on the website and/or emailing Association employees. 1. The posting shall consist of: Type of work/classification Location of work Starting date Hours to be worked Requirements and job qualifications Rate of pay The information listed on the job postings regarding location may vary. C. Positions under this Agreement shall be posted internally first. All applicants from the bargaining unit shall be considered for vacancies. If a bargaining unit employee is not offered a position applied for, he/she will be given an explanation. Transfer will be granted to the employee within the same classification with the most seniority, provided that he/she is equally or better qualified than less senior applicant(s). Note: See D.4 regarding exception to seniority rule. D. Bus Route Assignments: 1. Bus route vacancies will be posted as per Section B. 2. Bus route vacancies will be posted internally first as per Section C. 3. Assignment of noon runs will be done on an annual basis in the fall by seniority such that the noon driver with the most seniority as a noon driver will have the first choice. 4. Assignment of Special Routes will be decided such that the driver with the most seniority in that route will have first choice. However, the AM Technology Center run and the PM Technology Center run will be two separate assignments, requiring two different drivers. If the route is eliminated, then later reinstated, the person with the most seniority in that route will have first choice.

VACANCIES, TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. A “vacancy” is shall be defined as a newly-created position within a classification that is represented by the Association or a present position within a classification that is represented by the Association and which becomes vacant by reason of permanent separation (resignation, retirement, death, discharge or voluntary leave of one (1) or more years) of the bargaining unit member formerly in that position. The employer shall not be required to fill job vacancies where the job is eliminated pursuant to reduction in force or attrition. B. Vacancies shall be posted for not less than five (5) workdays work days in a conspicuous place in each school building before prior to permanent filling of the vacancy. Bus route vacancies will be posted at the bus garage only. Interested bargaining unit members may apply in writing to the Superintendent or designee, within the five (5) workday posting period. The Employer shall notify bargaining unit employees members of vacancies occurring during the summer months (June, July and August) by posting sending notice of same to the vacancy on Association President and an employee desiring notification of vacancies during summer vacation may leave his/her request, name and address with the website and/or emailing Association employeesdistrict office. 1. The posting shall consist of: : a. Type of work/classification classification b. Location of work work c. Starting date date d. Hours to be worked worked e. Requirements and job qualifications qualifications f. Rate of pay The It is understood that the information listed on the job postings regarding location may vary. C. Positions under this Agreement shall be posted internally first. All applicants from the bargaining unit shall be considered for vacancies. If a bargaining unit employee member is not offered a position applied for, he/she will be given an explanation. Within ten (10) work days after employment of an applicant, the Board shall make known its decision as to which applicant has been selected to fill a posted position. Transfer will be granted to the employee within the same classification with the most seniority, provided that he/she is equally or better qualified than less senior applicant(s). Note: See D.4 regarding exception to seniority rule. D. Bus Route Assignments: 1. Bus route vacancies will be posted as per Section B. 2. Bus route vacancies will be posted internally first as per Section C. 3. Assignment of noon runs will be done on an annual basis in the fall by seniority such that the noon driver with the most seniority as a noon driver will have the first choice. 4. Assignment of Special Routes (Tech Center, Bangor, Xxxxxxxx and any other Special Runs) will be decided such that the driver with the most seniority in that route will have first choice. However, the AM Technology Center run and the PM Technology Center run will be two separate assignments, requiring two different drivers. If the route is eliminated, then later reinstated, the person with the most seniority in that route will have first choice.

VACANCIES, TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. A “vacancy” is defined as a newly10.1 Employees shall be provided with an intent to re-created position within a classification that is represented by the Association employ form on or a present position within a classification that is represented by the Association and which becomes vacant by reason of permanent separation (resignation, retirement, death, discharge or voluntary leave of one (1) or more years) before June 1st of the preceding school year. (See Appendix A). 10.2 Notice of any bargaining unit member formerly in that position. The employer shall not be required to fill job vacancies where the job is eliminated pursuant to reduction in force or attrition. B. Vacancies (including newly created positions) shall be posted electronically for not less than at least five (5) workdays in a conspicuous place in each school building before permanent business days prior to filling the position. During the months of the vacancy. Bus route July and August, all vacancies will shall be posted at the bus garage only. Interested bargaining unit members may apply in writing to main lobby of the Superintendent or designee, within the five (5) workday posting period. The Employer shall notify bargaining unit employees of vacancies occurring during the summer months (June, July and August) by posting the vacancy on the website and/or emailing Association employees. 1SAU office. The posting shall consist of: Type state the specific position to be filled, hours of work/classification Location of work Starting date Hours , qualifications, starting date, and other relevant information. Employees who are interested in being assigned to be worked Requirements and job qualifications Rate of pay The information listed on another position shall direct their application to Human Resources or to the individual identified in the job postings regarding location may vary. C. Positions under this Agreement shall posting. The District will fill vacant positions based upon assessment of the ability, qualifications and experience of current employee applicants and non-employee applicants. Current employee applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and experience for the position will be posted internally first. All applicants from interviewed as part of the bargaining unit shall be considered for vacanciesselection process. If a bargaining unit employee is not offered a position applied forall these factors are equal in the judgment of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, he/she the District will be given an explanation. Transfer will be granted to fill the employee within the same classification vacancy with the most seniority, provided that he/she is equally or better qualified than less senior applicant(s). Note: See D.4 regarding exception to seniority rule. D. Bus Route Assignments: 1. Bus route vacancies will be posted as per Section B. 2. Bus route vacancies will be posted internally first as per Section C. 3. Assignment of noon runs will be done on an annual basis in the fall by seniority such that the noon driver with the most seniority as a noon driver will have the first choice. 4. Assignment of Special Routes will be decided such that the driver with current employee applicant who has the most seniority in that route the bargaining unit. Paraeducators working in a 5.5-hour position shall be provided a preference to fill 6.5- hour positions in the first instance, unless, as determined by administration based on student needs, there is a paraeducator with specific skills or qualification(s) in a program or assignment, who will have first choicebe given preference accordingly. HoweverAn employee who is on an improvement plan will not be given preference while on said plan. The terms of this paragraph shall expire on June 30, 2026. 10.3 Any involuntary reassignment or transfer shall be made only after a meeting between the AM Technology Center run employee(s) involved and the PM Technology Center run will Superintendent (and/or his/her designee), at which time the employee(s) shall be two separate assignmentsnotified of the reasons for the reassignment or transfer. 10.4 A vacant position in Food Service may not be filled by substitutes for more than (30) work-days per vacancy, requiring two different driversunless the substitutes are replacing an employee on medical leave. If the route District is eliminatedunable to meet this deadline, then later reinstated, it will notify the person with the most seniority in that route will have first choiceFederation President.