Common use of Probationary Period; Change of Classification Clause in Contracts

Probationary Period; Change of Classification. A. In addition to the initial probationary period, an employee transferred or promoted to a different position shall serve a new probationary period of sixty (60) calendar days in any such new position. During this sixty (60) day probationary period, if it is determined by the District that the employee’s performance in the new position is unsatisfactory, the District shall reassign the employee to his/her former position. B. For promotions from a non-lead to a lead position within this agreement, the probationary period shall be 120 days. Generally, there will be a plan to have a review with the new lead roughly every 30 days during this probationary period. Prior to a decision to return the employee to their former classification, the supervisor will meet with the employee at least twice to discuss expectations, any areas where the employee is not meeting performance standards and provide a reasonable time within the 120 days to correct the performance issues.