Availability for Recall. When a teacher's contract is suspended because of a reduction in force, the teacher's name will remain on the RIF list for a period of 24 months. The 24 months shall be from September 1 to September 1. The list must be available to the Association at all times. If an opening occurs, the Board shall send a certified letter to all teachers certified for the position of their last known address to advise them of such position. It is the teacher's responsibility to keep the Board informed of his or her whereabouts. The teacher shall notify within (10) days from the date the letter is received to indicate his/her availability for such position. The Board shall reinstate that teacher indicating availability for such position who has the greatest seniority. If a teacher refuses regular full time contract employment, his/her name shall be removed form the RIF list. The provisions of this Article shall not apply to a substitute teacher who becomes a bargaining unit member.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement