Reductions in Staff. 1. The District shall determine when reductions in force are necessary and which program areas shall be affected. If the District determines that a reduction in force is necessary, it will immediately notify the Association. Such notice will be in writing and will indicate the programs which may be affected. The District's overall instructional program will be given priority consideration. Teachers shall be considered for retention on the basis of related experience and education. When two or more teachers are considered equally qualified for retention, seniority within the District shall be the determining factor.
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Samples: Memorandum of Agreement, Memorandum of Agreement, Memorandum of Agreement
