Open Runs. (1) An “open” run shall be defined as an opening in a regular bus run which occurs due to the death, retirement, resignation or other permanent separation of the driver assigned to the run and which opening is not filled through te annual bid meeting (if held) or any newly created run. (2) If an opening on a regular bus run occurs after completion of the annual bid meeting (if held), the open run shall be bid at a meeting of all interested bargaining unit members as soon as it is practicable. The senior qualified driver in the classification bidding on the open run shall be awarded the run. The subsequent vacancy created by the filling of the open run shall be filled by a new hire for the remainder of the school year and shall be bid prior to the beginning of the next school year.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement