Common use of REDUCTION IN STAFF Clause in Contracts

REDUCTION IN STAFF. 5.3.1. In the event a reduction in staff is necessary because of decreasing student enrollment in the District, discontinuance or substantial reduction of a particular service, unanticipated shortages of revenue following budget adoption, or of school consolidation, the following retention preference criteria shall apply for all positions with the exception of Preparation Time Specialists: [a] Retention preference shall be given to all classified employees, at the school or department in the position classification where a reduction in staff is necessary, who have received no formal disciplinary action (including written warnings and/or unpaid disciplinary suspension) within the last twelve (12) months. [b] Retention preference shall thereafter be given to employees whose performance is deemed effective. Effective in this section shall mean that no “ineffective” ratings were indicated on the most recent Classified Summative Evaluation. [c] Retention preference shall thereafter be given to employees who have received no formal disciplinary action (including written warnings, and/or unpaid disciplinary suspension) within the last three (3) years. [d] Retention preference shall thereafter be given to employees who are non- provisional. [e] Finally, retention preference shall thereafter be based on the school or department’s needs as determined by the principal or director. Factors to be considered include the employees’ job skills, training, and experience as they pertain to the job description for the designated position classification.