Common use of STAFFING PROCEDURES Clause in Contracts

STAFFING PROCEDURES. SECTION A A vacancy shall be defined as a newly created position or a present position that has been permanently vacated and which will be filled by the Board. SECTION B Whenever any permanent vacancy in the bargaining unit shall occur, the Board shall publicize the same by appropriate posting and giving written notice of such vacancy to the president of the Association. The vacancy will remain posted for a minimum period of ten (10) calendar days and will not be permanently filled until the expiration thereof. SECTION C Interested bargaining unit members possessing the appropriate qualifications may apply in writing to the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel or a designee within the ten (10) day posting period, and shall be given an initial screening committee interview. SECTION D Vacancies will be filled with the applicant from within or outside the bargaining unit whom the Board considers to be the most qualified for the position. Bargaining unit employees who are qualified will be given consideration for the vacancy. The Board will consider certification, professional background and attainments of all applicants, years of service, quality of job performance, experience and other relevant factors. The decision of the Board will be final and not subject to the grievance procedure. SECTION E Administrators are subject to assignment and transfer at the discretion of the Board. SECTION F It is expressly understood that no bargaining unit member will gain tenure in any administrative position.