Common use of BID PROCEDURE Clause in Contracts

BID PROCEDURE. When a vacancy occurs in the District in any bargaining unit classification, and the Board decides to fill the position, it shall be posted on the staff bulletin board in all school building offices or Board-owned facilities for a period of five (5) work days. The Board will then normally fill the position within ten (10) work days following the expiration date of the postings. The Board may post positions both internally and externally at the same time. 1. The Board will employ the most qualified applicant for a vacant position. The Board will interview all bargaining unit members who apply for a vacant position. The Board will consider all candidates simultaneously, whether they are currently employed by the Board or not. The Board will give preferential consideration to qualified bargaining unit members. Nevertheless, the Board will hire the most qualified candidate. 2. All employees accepting a position change shall serve a probationary period of seven (7) actual work days. If the employee’s performance is not acceptable as determined by the administration, the employee shall be returned to his/her former position. The employee shall have seven (7) actual work days to decide if he/she wants to remain in the new position or return to his/her former position. 3. A position vacated by an employee under this Article shall not be posted until the seven (7) work day probationary period has expired. 4. After three (3) work days the employee in the new bid position and the administration shall meet with an OAPSE representative to discuss job performance progress, if requested. 5. The Superintendent shall have the authority to determine the feasibility of an employee combining one position with another. The Superintendent may not combine positions due to increased costs of benefits or may receive waiver of benefits should the employee agree to accept the position. All combined position employees as of June 11, 1992, receiving benefits will be excluded from this provision. 6. Excluded from the bargaining unit are employees employed specifically to assist students on an as needed basis as a requirement of an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). 7. If an employee accepts a “combined” position (i.e., when the employee holds two (2) or more jobs in the District), the total hours for a week for the combined positions cannot exceed twenty-nine (29) hours. This restriction only applies to individuals hired into a “combined” position after July 1, 2014. Bargaining unit members are not eligible to accept a “combined” position if receipt of the additional job would cause his/her regularly assigned hours for the combined positions to exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. This provision does not limit a bargaining unit member from applying for and accepting a new position with additional hours if he/she relinquishes his/her original position (if maintaining the original position would cause the bargaining unit member to have contracted positions that exceed in total twenty-nine hours in a week).

BID PROCEDURE. When a vacancy occurs exists due to a resignation, nonrenewal, transfer, promotion or termination in the District in any bargaining unit classification, and the Board decides to fill the positiona department or a location assignment, it shall be posted on the staff bulletin board in all school each building offices or Board-owned facilities in a conspicuous place for a period of five (5) work working days. The , unless the Board will then normally determines not to fill the position within ten (10) work days following in accordance with Article 16 of this Agreement. Any qualified employee may request the expiration date vacant position in writing. In the case of the postings. The Board may post positions both internally and externally at the same time. 1. The Board will employ the most qualified applicant for a vacant position. The Board will interview all bargaining unit members current district employees who apply for a vacant position. The Board will consider all candidates simultaneously, whether they are currently employed by the Board or not. The Board will give preferential consideration attempting to qualified bargaining unit members. Neverthelessadd an additional job onto their current job, the Board will hire the most qualified candidate. 2. All employees accepting a position change shall serve a probationary period of seven (7) actual work days. If the employee’s performance is not acceptable as determined by obligated to award a second job to the administration, individual if the second job will require the employee shall be returned to his/her former position. The employee shall have seven (7) actual work days to decide if he/she wants to remain in the new position or return to his/her former position. 3. A position vacated by an employee under this Article shall not be posted until the seven (7) work day probationary period has expired. 4. After three (3) work days the employee in the new bid position and the administration shall meet with an OAPSE representative to discuss job performance progress, if requested. 5. The Superintendent shall have the authority to determine the feasibility of an employee combining one position with another. The Superintendent may not combine positions due to increased costs of benefits or may receive waiver of benefits should the employee agree to accept the position. All combined position employees as of June 11, 1992, receiving benefits will be excluded from this provision. 6. Excluded from the bargaining unit are employees employed specifically to assist students on an as needed basis as a requirement of an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). 7. If an employee accepts a “combined” position (i.e., when the employee holds two (2) or more jobs in the District), the total hours for a week for the combined positions cannot exceed twenty-nine (29) hoursor more total hours in the district per week. This restriction only applies Employees who have a second job prior to individuals hired into a “combined” position after July 1, 20142013 are permitted to continue the second job, regardless of overall hours worked each week. Bargaining unit members are not A vacancy shall be posted within five (5) working days of the date on which the vacancy exists. To be eligible to accept bid on a “combined” position if receipt of the additional job would cause vacancy, an employee must have been in his/her regularly assigned hours current position for at least thirty (30) days. Vacancies occurring during the summer shall be distributed to employees with paychecks. Postings shall be included with the paychecks immediately following the vacancy unless the vacancy occurs within five (5) working days of the distribution of the paychecks. In such cases, the posting will be distributed with the next payroll. Vacancies shall be awarded in the following sequence (unless the current employee is attempting to gain a second job with the district per the statement above): 1. Employees within the same department of the vacancy based on department seniority and prior satisfactory evaluations within the past three (3) years. 2. Employees from other departments based on qualifications, seniority, and prior satisfactory evaluations within the past three (3) years. 3. If no present employee bids the vacant position or is qualified, the position can then be offered to other qualified applicants. Determination of qualifications is the decision of administration based on the job description for the combined positions vacant position. Any contractual position that permanently increases by thirty (30) minutes or more shall be posted and filled through the procedure outlined in this Article. All vacancies shall be filled within thirty (30) working days of the closing of the bids, unless there are no qualified candidates or the Board determines not to exceed twenty-nine fill the position in accordance with Article 16 of this Agreement. If a temporary position exists for more than ninety (2990) hours per weekworkdays, it will then be posted and awarded in accordance with this Article for the remainder of the school year. This provision does not limit a bargaining unit member from applying for and accepting a new position with additional hours if he/she relinquishes his/her original position (if maintaining the original position would cause the bargaining unit member to have contracted positions that exceed in total twenty-nine hours in a week)Job descriptions shall accompany all job postings.

BID PROCEDURE. When A. It is understood that the Employer will decide when a vacancy occurs in the District in any bargaining unit classification, and the Board decides exists & whether to fill the vacancy. If the Employer does not fill a vacated position, it shall be posted on notify the staff bulletin board in all school building offices or Board-owned facilities for a period of five (5) work days. The Board will then normally fill Union and provide an explanation as to why the position within ten (10) work days following was not filled. Postings will be advertised electronically and posted in each building. Employees shall have the expiration opportunity to bid on such vacancies and promotions by notifying the Superintendent in writing prior to midnight of the last day of the posting, of their desire for the vacant position. Nothing in this Article shall restrict the Employer’s right not to fill a posted vacancy. Postings will specify that they are potential vacancies subject to Board approval and will be considered by the Board at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. B. All posted vacancies shall include the initial date of posting, job title, location, hourly rate of the postingsposition, hours required, description of the duties, minimum qualifications and shift. Job descriptions for all bargaining unit positions will be located at each work location and shall be provided to the Union. C. The Board may post positions both internally and externally at Employer shall use the same time.following procedures in choosing a person to fill a vacancy: 1. The Board position will employ first be offered to applicants who are currently working in the same classification as the vacancy. Applicants must satisfy the requirements of the job description and must be physically able to perform the duties of the position as listed in the job description for that position. If more than one employee within the classification applies for the vacancy, the employee with the strongest performance evaluations shall be granted the position. If performance evaluations are the same, the employee with the most qualified applicant for a vacant system-wide seniority shall be granted the position. The Board will interview all bargaining unit members who apply for a vacant position. The Board will consider all candidates simultaneouslyIf an employee has completed their probationary period, whether they are currently employed by the Board or not. The Board will give preferential consideration to qualified bargaining unit members. Nevertheless, the Board will hire the most qualified candidateprior seniority in their present classification is regained and may be used toward bidding in that series. 2. All employees accepting a position change If no employee from within the same classification as the vacancy applies for the position, all other applicants within the bargaining unit, will then be considered. The employee with the strongest performance evaluations shall serve a probationary period of seven (7) actual work daysbe granted the position. If performance evaluations are the employee’s performance is not acceptable as determined by the administrationsame, the employee with the most system-wide seniority shall be returned to his/her former granted the position. The employee shall have seven (7) actual work days must meet the qualifications for the position, and must be physically able to decide if he/she wants to remain perform the duties of the position as listed in the new position or return to his/her former job description for that position. 3. A position vacated To ascertain whether the most senior applicant is qualified for a position, an interview and test may be conducted by the administration. If the most senior is not qualified, the Employer shall interview the next most senior applicant to ascertain whether the employee is qualified for a position. The Union will have an employee under this Article shall not opportunity to provide suggestions to the administration on the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. If a test is administered, it will be posted until reasonable and job-related. The Employer reserves the seven (7) work day probationary period has expiredright to select personnel for supervisory positions. 4. After three (3) work days For purposes of bidding, “Custodian” shall be one classification, which will include the employee in positions of Custodian, Head Custodian, 2nd Shift Custodian, 3rd Shift Custodian, and Custodial Maintenance Assistant; “Cooks” shall be one classification, which will include the new bid positions of Cook, Head Cook and Cook/Cafeteria Manager; and “Mechanic” shall be one classification, which will include the position and the administration shall meet with an OAPSE representative to discuss job performance progress, if requested. 5of Maintenance Mechanic. The Superintendent shall have the authority to determine the feasibility remaining classifications for purposes of an employee combining one position with another. The Superintendent may not combine positions due to increased costs of benefits or may receive waiver of benefits should the employee agree to accept the position. All combined position employees as of June 11job bidding are: Secretary, 1992, receiving benefits will be excluded from this provision▇▇▇▇ and Bus Driver. 6. Excluded from the bargaining unit are employees employed specifically to assist students on an as needed basis as a requirement of an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). 7. If an employee accepts a “combined” position (i.e., when the employee holds two (2) or more jobs in the District), the total hours for a week for the combined positions cannot exceed twenty-nine (29) hours. This restriction only applies to individuals hired into a “combined” position after July 1, 2014. Bargaining unit members are not eligible to accept a “combined” position if receipt of the additional job would cause his/her regularly assigned hours for the combined positions to exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. This provision does not limit a bargaining unit member from applying for and accepting a new position with additional hours if he/she relinquishes his/her original position (if maintaining the original position would cause the bargaining unit member to have contracted positions that exceed in total twenty-nine hours in a week).

BID PROCEDURE. When A. It is understood that the Employer will decide when a vacancy occurs in the District in any bargaining unit classification, and the Board decides exists & whether to fill the vacancy. If the Employer does not fill a vacated position, it shall be posted on notify the staff bulletin board in all school building offices or Board-owned facilities for a period of five (5) work days. The Board will then normally fill Union and provide an explanation as to why the position within ten (10) work days following was not filled. Postings will be advertised electronically and posted in each building. Employees shall have the expiration opportunity to bid on such vacancies and promotions by notifying the Superintendent in writing prior to midnight of the last day of the posting, of their desire for the vacant position. Nothing in this Article shall restrict the Employer’s right not to fill a posted vacancy. Postings will specify that they are potential vacancies subject to Board approval and will be considered by the Board at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. B. All posted vacancies shall include the initial date of posting, job title, location, hourly rate of the postingsposition, hours required, description of the duties, minimum qualifications and shift. Job descriptions for all bargaining unit positions will be located at each work location and shall be provided to the Union. C. The Board may post positions both internally and externally at Employer shall use the same time.following procedures in choosing a person to fill a vacancy: 1. The Board position will employ first be offered to applicants who are currently working in the same classification as the vacancy. Applicants must satisfy the requirements of the job description and must be physically able to perform the duties of the position as listed in the job description for that position. If more than one employee within the classification applies for the vacancy, the employee with the strongest performance evaluations shall be granted the position. If performance evaluations are the same, the employee with the most qualified applicant for a vacant system-wide seniority shall be granted the position. The Board will interview all bargaining unit members who apply for a vacant position. The Board will consider all candidates simultaneouslyIf an employee has completed their probationary period, whether they are currently employed by the Board or not. The Board will give preferential consideration to qualified bargaining unit members. Nevertheless, the Board will hire the most qualified candidateprior seniority in their present classification is regained and may be used toward bidding in that series. 2. All employees accepting a position change If no employee from within the same classification as the vacancy applies for the position, all other applicants within the bargaining unit, will then be considered. The employee with the strongest performance evaluations shall serve a probationary period of seven (7) actual work daysbe granted the position. If performance evaluations are the employee’s performance is not acceptable as determined by the administrationsame, the employee with the most system-wide seniority shall be returned to his/her former granted the position. The employee shall have seven (7) actual work days must meet the qualifications for the position, and must be physically able to decide if he/she wants to remain perform the duties of the position as listed in the new position or return to his/her former job description for that position. 3. A position vacated To ascertain whether the most senior applicant is qualified for a position, an interview and test may be conducted by the administration. If the most senior is not qualified, the Employer shall interview the next most senior applicant to ascertain whether the employee is qualified for a position. The Union will have an employee under this Article shall not opportunity to provide suggestions to the administration on the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. If a test is administered, it will be posted until reasonable and job-related. The Employer reserves the seven (7) work day probationary period has expiredright to select personnel for supervisory positions. 4. After three (3) work days For purposes of bidding, “Custodian” shall be one classification, which will include the employee in positions of Custodian, Head Custodian, 2nd Shift Custodian, 3rd Shift Custodian, and Custodial Maintenance Assistant; “Cooks” shall be one classification, which will include the new bid positions of ▇▇▇▇, Head ▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇/Cafeteria Manager; and “Mechanic” shall be one classification, which will include the position and the administration shall meet with an OAPSE representative to discuss job performance progress, if requested. 5of Maintenance Mechanic. The Superintendent shall have the authority to determine the feasibility remaining classifications for purposes of an employee combining one position with another. The Superintendent may not combine positions due to increased costs of benefits or may receive waiver of benefits should the employee agree to accept the position. All combined position employees as of June 11job bidding are: Secretary, 1992, receiving benefits will be excluded from this provisionAide and Bus Driver. 6. Excluded from the bargaining unit are employees employed specifically to assist students on an as needed basis as a requirement of an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). 7. If an employee accepts a “combined” position (i.e., when the employee holds two (2) or more jobs in the District), the total hours for a week for the combined positions cannot exceed twenty-nine (29) hours. This restriction only applies to individuals hired into a “combined” position after July 1, 2014. Bargaining unit members are not eligible to accept a “combined” position if receipt of the additional job would cause his/her regularly assigned hours for the combined positions to exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. This provision does not limit a bargaining unit member from applying for and accepting a new position with additional hours if he/she relinquishes his/her original position (if maintaining the original position would cause the bargaining unit member to have contracted positions that exceed in total twenty-nine hours in a week).

BID PROCEDURE. A. When a vacancy occurs in a classification covered under this Agreement, the District in any bargaining unit classificationSuperintendent shall cause to be posted a notice of such vacancy. Such notice shall be conspicuously posted for a period of not less than five (5) working days. Vacancies shall be filled on the basis of experience, length of service, and other relevant factors. Whether a vacancy exists will be at the sole discretion of the Superintendent and/or Board of Education. Once the Board decides and/or Superintendent determines that a vacancy exists, the job shall be filled within forty (40) work days, unless a longer period is agreed upon by the Parties, after completing the following posting procedure. 1. The vacant position shall first be offered to fill the most qualified senior bidder within the classification of the position. The vacant position posted will include location, months worked, and duties available at the appropriate supervisor's office. 2. If the position is not filled by an employee within the classification, it shall be posted on offered to the staff bulletin board in all school building offices or Board-owned facilities for most qualified senior bidding employee within the bargaining unit. In this instance, the seniority date shall be determined by the employee's last date of hire by the Board of Education. 3. If an employee is not selected through the above process, the Board may fill the position with a period of newly employed person. 4. Employees bidding into a new position may request to return to their previous position within five (5) work daysworking days of the new assignment. The Board will then normally fill the Superintendent may place employees in their previous position within ten (10) work working days following the expiration date of the postings. The Board may post positions both internally and externally at the same time. 1. The Board will employ the most qualified applicant for a vacant position. The Board will interview all bargaining unit members who apply for a vacant position. The Board will consider all candidates simultaneously, whether they are currently employed by the Board or not. The Board will give preferential consideration to qualified bargaining unit members. Nevertheless, the Board will hire the most qualified candidate. 2. All employees accepting a position change shall serve a probationary period of seven (7) actual work days. If the employee’s performance is not acceptable as determined by the administration, the employee shall be returned to his/her former positiondiscretion. The employee shall have seven (7) actual work days to decide if he/she wants to remain in the new employee's previous position or return to his/her former position. 3. A position vacated by an employee under this Article shall will not be posted until the seven (7) work day probationary period has expired. 4. After three (3) work days the employee in the new bid position and the administration shall meet with an OAPSE representative to discuss job performance progress, if requested. 5. The Superintendent shall have the authority to determine the feasibility of an employee combining one position with another. The Superintendent may not combine positions due to increased costs of benefits or may receive waiver of benefits should the employee agree to accept the position. All combined position employees as of June 11, 1992, receiving benefits will be excluded from this provision. 6. Excluded from the bargaining unit are employees employed specifically to assist students on an as needed basis as a requirement of an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). 7. If an employee accepts a “combined” position (i.e., when the employee holds two (2) or more jobs in the District), the total hours for a week for the combined positions cannot exceed twenty-nine (29) hours. This restriction only applies to individuals hired into a “combined” position after July 1, 2014. Bargaining unit members are not eligible to accept a “combined” position if receipt of the additional job would cause his/her regularly assigned hours for the combined positions to exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. This provision does not limit a bargaining unit member from applying for and accepting a new position with additional hours if he/she relinquishes his/her original position (if maintaining the original position would cause the bargaining unit member to have contracted positions that exceed in total twenty-nine hours in a week).ten

BID PROCEDURE. A. When the Employer determines that a vacancy occurs in exists, notice of the District in any bargaining unit classification, and the Board decides to fill the position, it vacancy or new position shall be posted on the staff bulletin board in all school building offices or Board-owned facilities for a period of within five (5) work daysworkdays on the LMHA Intranet Portal and email system (Outlook) for five (5) workdays. The Board posting shall include the classification, job description, the location of the job, the immediate supervisor, the rate of pay, the name of the last person to hold the job, the date of the posting, the date the posting expires, and the statement: “This position is posted and will then normally fill be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement between Local 2916, AFSCME and LMHA.” The successful bidder for the vacancy or new position shall be awarded the vacancy or new position that he or she bid on. The Union President shall receive a copy of every posting at the time of posting via the email notification. B. An employee may bid on the posted position by submitting an application via the online submission form supplied by the Employer to the Department of Human Resources accessed via the agency website, provided the employee does not have an active, written reprimand or suspension in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.4 contained herein. The position shall be awarded to the most senior employee who meets the minimum qualifications of the position. All vacancies shall be filled within thirty (30) workdays following the expiration of the bidding period unless extended by mutual agreement. An employee’s disciplinary record can be included as minimum qualifications to bid for a posted position. An employee’s disciplinary record will not prohibit an employee from bidding on a demotion. The records from 12-1-86 and thereafter shall only be used. C. Bid lists containing the name, classification, and seniority date of all bidders shall be compiled and posted and given to the Union President within two (2) workdays of the closing date of posting. D. Unsuccessful bidders may request information regarding non-selection for purposes of future promotability. The employee may file a grievance based on a mistake in facts. E. Bids signed by the employee may be submitted by the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ when employees are not present at work during the position posting period. Upon return to work, the employee shall verify the job bid with the Human Resources Department. F. If the Employer does not plan to fill a vacancy, the Union shall be notified in writing. G. When an employee successfully bids into a promotional position, he or she shall earn the higher rate of pay on the first date the employee assumes the duties of the position. H. When an employee successfully bids into a demotion position, he or she shall earn the lower rate of pay on the first date the employees assumes the duties of the position. I. This posting and bidding procedure pertains to all positions in the bargaining unit. J. The successful bidder shall serve a one hundred twenty (120) calendar day probationary period. During an employee’s initial/new hire probationary period, the employee may not be permitted to bid. In addition, the employee shall not be eligible to bid as set forth in this Article while he or she is serving a promotional or transfer probationary period. An employee may return to their former position within the first ten (10) work working days following during the expiration probationary period. If the employee decides to return to their former position, they will not be allowed to bid on another position for six (6) months from the date of returned to the postings. The Board may post positions both internally and externally at the same time. 1. The Board will employ the most qualified applicant for a vacant former position. The Board Employer will interview all bargaining unit members who apply for a vacant positiongive orientation(s) to the bidding employee. The Board will consider all candidates simultaneously, whether they are currently employed by the Board or not. The Board Employer will give preferential consideration instruction(s) to qualified bargaining unit members. Neverthelessan employee, if the Board will hire performance of a bidding employee is in question and shall give conference(s) at thirty (30) day intervals, in the most qualified candidate. 2. All employees accepting a position change shall serve a probationary period presence of seven (7) actual work days. If the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇/Union representative, at the request of the employee’s performance is not acceptable as determined by the administration. Shortcomings, if any, shall be in writing to the employee and Union. Employees that have been cited as not adapting to the bid position shall be returned to his/her former position. The employee shall have seven (7) actual work days to decide if he/she wants to remain in the new position or return to his/her former position. 3K. The Union as well as all bidders shall be notified of the selected bidder on all positions immediately upon selection. L. All positions outside of the bargaining unit shall be posted to provide an opportunity for all qualified employees at the discretion of the President and CEO. A position vacated by an Such posting shall be posted as non-bargaining unit positions and shall be filled at the discretion of the Employer. M. An employee under this Article awarded a bid shall not be posted until the seven (7) work day probationary period has expired. 4. After three (3) work days the employee in the new bid position and the administration shall meet with an OAPSE representative to discuss job performance progress, if requested. 5. The Superintendent shall have the authority to determine the feasibility of an employee combining one position with another. The Superintendent may not combine positions due to increased costs of benefits or may receive waiver of benefits should the employee agree to accept the position. All combined position employees as of June 11, 1992, receiving benefits will be excluded from this provision. 6. Excluded from the bargaining unit are employees employed specifically to assist students on an as needed basis as a requirement of an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). 7. If an employee accepts a “combined” position (i.e., when the employee holds two (2) or more jobs in the District), the total hours for a week for the combined positions cannot exceed twenty-nine (29) hours. This restriction only applies to individuals hired into a “combined” position after July 1, 2014. Bargaining unit members are not eligible to accept a “combined” position if receipt of the additional job would cause his/her regularly assigned hours bid on another vacancy for the combined positions to exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. This provision does not limit a bargaining unit member from applying for and accepting a new position with additional hours if he/she relinquishes his/her original position (if maintaining the original position would cause the bargaining unit member to have contracted positions that exceed in total twenty-nine hours in a week).twelve

BID PROCEDURE. When a vacancy occurs (a) In all cases of advancement through the job grouping system the senior employee shall have preference. (b) All permanent job vacancies which will be filled through the bid procedure will be posted in the District in any bargaining unit classification, and the Board decides to fill the position, it shall be posted on the staff bulletin board in all school building offices or Board-owned facilities dry for a period of five eight (5) work days8) calendar days during which time bids will be accepted. The Board Copies of all postings will then normally fill be sent to the position within ten (10) work days following the expiration date of the postings. The Board may post positions both internally and externally at the same timeLocal Union office. 1. (c) An employee named on the successful bid is unable to withdraw his or her application. (d) The Board following job vacancies will employ the most qualified applicant for a vacant position. The Board will interview be filled through job postings open to all bargaining unit members employees:  Entry level  Equipment Operator I  Process Operator I  Shop Labourer  Pumperson  Blaster Trainee  Washbay Attendant  Serviceperson  Pit Utility  Process Utility – filled in the processing plant from Equipment Operator III  Crane Operator – Filled through employees in Maintenance Department  Tradesperson – Open to internal applicants who apply for a vacant have already held the position at the operation unless mutually agreed  Drill/Backhoe – Open to senior qualified employees  Shovel/Control Room Operator – Open to senior qualified employees. Should no qualified employees bid, preference shall be given to the senior employee in the trainee position. The Board will consider all candidates simultaneouslyIf no qualified employees or trainees bid, whether they are currently employed by relative ability shall be used to select the Board successful applicant.  Shovel/Control Room Operator Trainee – Open to employees in the same department and on the same shift as the vacancy Should training programs be developed for the preceding positions or not. The Board will give preferential consideration to qualified bargaining unit members. Neverthelessfor any classification outside the job grouping system created hereafter, the Board most senior employee successfully completing the company training programs will hire be awarded the most qualified candidateposition through the job posting procedure. 2. All employees accepting (e) The exception to 18.01(d) is that when the Company awards Shovel Operator Trainee and Control Room Operator Trainee bids, a position change shall serve a probationary period of seven (7) actual work days. If the employee’s performance is not acceptable as determined by the administration, the employee shall be returned to his/her former position. The senior employee shall have seven (7) actual work days to decide if he/preference provided he or she wants to remain is in the new position or return to his/her former position. 3. A position vacated by an employee under this Article shall not be posted until same department has relatively equal qualifications and aptitude required for the seven (7) work day probationary period has expired. 4. After three (3) work days the employee in the new bid position and the administration shall meet with an OAPSE representative to discuss job performance progress, if requested. 5job. The Superintendent shall have Company will make the authority to determine the feasibility selection of an employee combining one position with another. The Superintendent may not combine positions due to increased costs of benefits or may receive waiver of benefits should the employee agree to accept the position. All combined position employees as of June 11, 1992, receiving benefits will be excluded from this provision. 6. Excluded from the bargaining unit are employees employed specifically to assist students on an as needed basis as a requirement of an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). 7. If an employee accepts a “combined” position (i.e., when the employee holds two (2successful candidate(s) or more jobs in the District), the total hours for a week for the combined positions cannot exceed twenty-nine (29) hours. This restriction only applies to individuals hired into a “combined” position after July 1, 2014. Bargaining unit members are not eligible to accept a “combined” position if receipt of the additional job would cause his/her regularly assigned hours for the combined positions to exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. This provision does not limit a bargaining unit member from applying for and accepting a new position with additional hours if he/she relinquishes his/her original position (if maintaining the original position would cause the bargaining unit member to have contracted positions that exceed in total twenty-nine hours in a week)fair and equitable manner.

BID PROCEDURE. When a vacancy occurs in the District in any bargaining unit classification, and the Board decides to fill the position, it shall be posted on the staff bulletin board in all school building offices or Board-owned facilities for a period of five (5) work days. The Board will then normally fill the position within ten (10) work days following the expiration date of the postings. The Board may post positions both internally and externally at the same time. 1. The Board will employ the most qualified applicant for a vacant position. The Board will interview all bargaining unit members who apply for a vacant position. The Board will consider all candidates simultaneously, whether they are currently employed by the Board or not. The Board will give preferential consideration to qualified bargaining unit members. Nevertheless, the Board will hire the most qualified candidate. 2. All employees accepting a position change shall serve a probationary period of seven (7) actual work days. If the employee’s performance is not acceptable as determined by the administration, the employee shall be returned to his/her former position. The employee shall have seven (7) actual work days to decide if he/she wants to remain in the new position or return to his/her former position. 3. A position vacated by an employee under this Article shall not be posted until the seven (7) work day probationary period has expired. 4. After three (3) work days the employee in the new bid position and the administration shall meet with an OAPSE representative to discuss job performance progress, if requested. 5. The Superintendent shall have the authority to determine the feasibility of an employee combining one position with another. The Superintendent may not combine positions due to increased costs of benefits or may receive waiver of benefits should the employee agree to accept the position. All combined position employees as of June 11, 1992, receiving benefits will be excluded from this provision. 6. Excluded from the bargaining unit are employees employed specifically to assist students on an as needed basis as a requirement of an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). 7. If an employee accepts a “combined” position (i.e., when the employee holds two (2) or more jobs in the District), the total hours for a week for the combined positions cannot exceed twenty-nine (29) hours. This restriction only applies to individuals hired into a “combined” position after July 1, 2014. Bargaining unit members are not eligible to accept a “combined” position if receipt of the additional job would cause his/her regularly assigned hours for the combined positions to exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. This provision does not limit a bargaining unit member from applying for and accepting a new position with additional hours if he/she relinquishes his/her original position (if maintaining the original position would cause the bargaining unit member to have contracted positions that exceed in total twenty-nine (29) hours in a week).

BID PROCEDURE. SECTION 15.1 As hereinafter provided, seniority shall apply in the event of appointments made by the Board of Education to vacant positions within the bargaining unit. SECTION 15.2 Overall seniority shall be defined as the length of service by an employee as computed from the most recent date of hire in the Scioto Valley School District. Classification seniority shall be defined as the length of service by an employee as computed from the most recent successful date of bid. The Board shall provide, upon request, a current seniority list to the Union by October 1st of each year. The list shall contain the employees’ dates of hire, classifications, and hourly rates of pay. SECTION 15.3 Vacant positions shall be defined as an existing job or newly created job for which there is no permanent employee. SECTION 15.4 When the Board determines that a vacancy occurs in the District in any bargaining unit classificationwill be filled, and the Board decides this bid procedure shall apply to fill the positionall vacant jobs, it existing or newly created, including all vacant bus routes. SECTION 15.5 All work locations shall be posted on the staff bulletin board in all school building offices or Board-owned facilities for a period of five (5) days with a notice indicating any vacant positions (a day shall be defined as a work daysday excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) and also a notice of all such vacant positions given to the OAPSE President. All postings shall include the following information: position, building or route area, hours of work, number of workdays per year, and last day to apply for the position. Bus driver postings shall include: route area, initial pick-up and last drop-off times, and approximate number of students on the bus. Information contained in the posting is merely to afford the employees with information concerning the position at the time of the posting. The Board will then normally fill the position within ten (10) work days following the expiration date of the postingsroute may change subject to Section 20.8. The Board may post positions both internally and externally at the same time. 1. The Board will employ the most qualified applicant for When a vacant position. The Board will interview all bargaining unit members who apply for driver bids on a vacant position. The Board will consider all candidates simultaneously, whether they are currently employed by the Board or not. The Board will give preferential consideration to qualified bargaining unit members. Neverthelessdifferent route, the Board will hire not arbitrarily or capriciously require the most qualified candidatedriver to drive a different bus. 2SECTION 15.6 Appointments to vacancies shall be made on the basis of the highest seniority of those qualified persons bidding. A. The vacant position shall be first offered to the employees within the department of classification of the position. B. If the position is not filled by an employee within the vacant classification or position, it then shall be offered to the next qualified employee with the highest seniority date within the bargaining unit. C. Secretarial positions shall be filled based on qualifications as listed on the job description, education, and experience. All Applicants shall be required to pass a skill assessment test to be deemed qualified. Seniority shall be the determining factor when the criteria listed in this Section (C) are deemed equal. D. If no bargaining unit employee bids on a vacant position and the Board elects to fill the position from outside the bargaining unit, the Board will fill the position no later than the second regular meeting after the close of the posting period. This time period may be extended by mutual agreement of the Board and the Union. E. Bargaining unit employees accepting bidding into new classifications shall have five (5) working days to return their previous position without loss of seniority in that position. SECTION 15.7 This bid procedure applies only to classified positions within the bargaining unit. The Board and the Union may, by mutual agreement, schedule a position change shall serve a probationary period of seven (7) actual work daysone-day bid session. If the employee’s performance is not acceptable as determined by the administrationparties agree to a one-day bid session, the employee shall be returned Board will post all open positions at least five workdays prior to his/her former position. The employee shall have seven (7) actual work days to decide if he/she wants to remain in the new position or return to his/her former positionbid session. 3. A position vacated by an employee under this Article shall not be posted until the seven (7) work day probationary period has expired. 4. After three (3) work days the employee in the new bid position and the administration shall meet with an OAPSE representative to discuss job performance progress, if requested. 5. SECTION 15.8 The Superintendent shall have Board of Education retains the authority to determine reassign the feasibility employee to his or her former position within ninety (90) days if the employee is unable to successfully perform the duties of the new assignment. If the Board exercises this right, it may either rebid the position or fill it with an employee combining one who bid on the position with another. The Superintendent may not combine positions due to increased costs of benefits or may receive waiver of benefits should the employee agree to accept the position. All combined position employees as of June 11, 1992, receiving benefits will be excluded from this provisionwhen it was initially bid. 6. Excluded from the bargaining unit are employees employed specifically to assist students on an as needed basis as a requirement of an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). 7. If an employee accepts a “combined” position (i.e., when the employee holds two (2) or more jobs in the District), the total hours for a week for the combined positions cannot exceed twenty-nine (29) hours. This restriction only applies to individuals hired into a “combined” position after July 1, 2014. Bargaining unit members are not eligible to accept a “combined” position if receipt of the additional job would cause his/her regularly assigned hours for the combined positions to exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. This provision does not limit a bargaining unit member from applying for and accepting a new position with additional hours if he/she relinquishes his/her original position (if maintaining the original position would cause the bargaining unit member to have contracted positions that exceed in total twenty-nine hours in a week).

BID PROCEDURE. 19.1 When a vacancy occurs in the District in any bargaining unit classification, and the Board decides to fill the positiona classification or a location assignment, it shall be posted on the staff bulletin board in all school building offices or Board-owned facilities a conspicuous place for a period of ten (10) working days. Working day is defined under this Article as a week day, unless the day is scheduled as a holiday (day off on the school calendar). Any active or laid off employee may request the vacant position in writing. If the Board of Education determines to fill any vacancy, such vacancy will be filled within thirty (30) working days, except that if a vacancy occurs within 60 working days of the end of the school year, the vacancy will be filled before the beginning of the subsequent school year. In selecting the placement employee, the Board shall apply the following formula: A. The vacant position shall first be offered to the employees within the department or classification of the position who are qualified for the position. B. If an employee within the same department or classification requests the position in writing, the employee with the highest seniority date who is qualified for the position shall be awarded the position. C. The highest seniority date shall be determined by the employee’s last date of hire by the Board of Education. D. If the position is not filled by an employee within the vacant classification or position, any employee may apply for the position and will be given consideration before a new employee is hired. Such consideration shall be based on meeting the existing qualifications for the position and seniority shall determine when two or more qualified employees apply. E. Employees may be awarded second positions within the School District in accordance with the provisions of this Article, provided the employee meets the following criteria: 1. The employee must be able to complete all of the requirements of the primary position as well as the secondary position. 2. The employee will work with the administration in scheduling to assure that the jobs do not conflict. 3. The Board of Education is under no obligation to offer a second position to an employee if the completion of work in the primary job and secondary job would result in the automatic payment of overtime. 4. The employee must be physically capable of performing both jobs. F. Job postings shall be posted in all District locations during the summer months and shall be placed on the district website and email for employees is not normally scheduled to work during the summer months. G. For vacancies occurring during the thirty (30) days before the first day of the school year, the posting requirements herein shall not apply, but the Superintendent will notify the Association President of such vacancy. 19.2 One Day Bid Procedure A. During the summer months, when school is not in session, the Board and the Union may, by mutual agreement, schedule a one day bid session for the classification where the vacancy exists. All employees in the affected classification shall be notified five (5) work daysworking days in advance of a scheduled one day bid session. The Board will then normally fill Notice of the position within ten (10) work days following date and time of the expiration session shall be posted in all District locations and shall be placed on the district website and email. Employees who do not have access to email may request notification by regular mail of all one day bid sessions during the summer months. B. If an employee cannot be available for the one day bid session he/she shall provide the Superintendent with contact information for the time and date of the postings. The Board may post positions both internally and externally at the same time. 1. The Board will employ the most qualified applicant for a vacant position. The Board will interview all bargaining unit members who apply for a vacant position. The Board will consider all candidates simultaneously, whether they are currently employed by the Board or not. The Board will give preferential consideration to qualified bargaining unit members. Nevertheless, the Board will hire the most qualified candidate. 2. All employees accepting a position change shall serve a probationary period of seven (7) actual work days. If the employee’s performance is not acceptable as determined by the administration, the employee shall be returned to his/her former positionsession. The employee shall be contacted at the start of the bid procedure using the information provided by the employee. If the employee cannot be contacted within a reasonable amount of time the bid procedure will continue and the employee will not have seven (7) actual work days the opportunity to decide if he/she wants to remain in the new position or return to his/her former positionbid. 3. A position vacated by an employee under this Article C. The Board shall not be posted until post all vacant position(s) at the seven (7) work day probationary period has expired. 4. After three (3) work days beginning of the employee in the new bid position and the administration shall meet with an OAPSE representative to discuss job performance progress, if requested. 5session. The Superintendent most senior employee shall have the authority opportunity to determine bid first and the feasibility bidding will continue, in order of an employee combining one position with another. The Superintendent may not combine seniority for each vacant position, until all vacant positions due have been bid and all employees in the classification have had the opportunity to increased costs of benefits or may receive waiver of benefits should the employee agree to accept the position. All combined position employees as of June 11, 1992, receiving benefits will be excluded from this provision. 6. Excluded from the bargaining unit are employees employed specifically to assist students on an as needed basis as a requirement of an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). 7bid. If an employee accepts successfully bids on a “combined” vacant position (i.e., when the employee holds two (2) or more jobs in the District), the total hours for a week for the combined positions cannot exceed twenty-nine (29) hours. This restriction only applies to individuals hired into a “combined” position after July 1, 2014. Bargaining unit members are not eligible to accept a “combined” position if receipt of the additional job would cause his/her regularly assigned hours for the combined current position shall be bid according to this procedure until all positions to exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per weekhave been bid. This provision does not limit a bargaining unit member from applying for and accepting a new position with additional hours if he/she relinquishes his/her original position (if maintaining the original position would cause the bargaining unit member to have contracted Any positions that exceed in total twenty-nine hours in a week)are not filled during this procedure shall be posted for bid according to Article 19 - Bid Procedure of the current bargaining agreement.