Bumping Procedures. a. Once the person in each classification has been notified that he/she is being reduced in force, they must exercise their bumping rights, in writing, within five (5) work days after the employee receives his/her notice of layoff and shall indicate the person/position which the employee intends to displace. Once the notice of displacement has been received by the Board of Education from the most senior person, all persons who may be affected by further displacement or “bumping” are entitled to notice of a “bumping meeting” which shall be provided with written notice by board email, ordinary mail or hand delivery within a minimum of ten (10) calendar days prior to the bumping meeting. Once the email or hand delivered notice has been delivered to the employee, no further notice will be required. All affected employees shall attend the bumping meeting or give a written proxy to a member or SEUSS officer in attendance. By not attending or sending a proxy the employee will have waived the right to bump or displace a less-senior employee, or in the event of an open position offered at the bumping meeting, will have waived their right to bid. In the case of an emergency or for unforeseen circumstances, the Superintendent or designee may reschedule a bumping meeting at either a time mutually agreed upon by the Superintendent/designee and the Union, or by re-notifying the affected employees as contemplated herein.
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