Filling a Vacancy. A. Notices of vacant positions shall be posted electronically to all members of the bargaining unit at least five (5) working days prior to the closing date for applications. B. The Association upon request will be given the rationale for any position the District determines does not have to be filled. C. All employees who meet the posted qualifications for a vacant position shall be interviewed for the position. Interview teams shall include at least two interviewers and shall, to the extent practical, include the same persons or roles for all interviews for that vacant position. D. The District shall have the right to select the most qualified person for any vacancy. Qualifications will be measured in a manner that includes, but is not limited to, education, certifications, evaluations, training, experience, and years of service with the District. If qualifications are substantially equal between two employees or between an internal candidate and an external candidate, the employee with the greater years of service with the District shall be selected. E. Any employee not selected for a position shall receive a written explanation and or a personal conference to discuss the rationale for the decision upon request made to the building principal or program supervisor. F. Association members may be included in the hiring process (e.g. screening applications and interview teams) for positions within their buildings or programs. A person interested in participating in the hiring process during the summer must notify his or her principal or program supervisor prior to the close of the school year.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement