REDUCTION PROCEDURE. 1. In the event a reduction of classified personnel becomes necessary layoff may be an option. 2. The number of positions affected by a layoff will be avoided and kept to a minimum by not employing replacements, insofar as practical, for employees who resign, retire, or otherwise vacate a position. No students, CETA, Welfare, or volunteers shall be hired to perform the work of members of OAPSE while such employees are laid off. New hire probationary employees shall be laid off first. 3. The Local President will receive a thirty (30) work day notification prior to Board action to reduce the force. 4. For the purpose of lay off, seniority within Local 617 shall apply. Seniority accumulated outside of Local 617 shall not be counted for the purpose of lay off in Local 617.
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