Common use of Runs Clause in Contracts

Runs. Section 5.1 All runs shall be posted annually by the transportation administrator or designee. Section 5.2 On or before November 1 of each year, bus drivers and bus assistants, in seniority order and according to District procedure, shall bid annually their year’s assigned route provided such bus driver meets licensing requirements. 5.2.1 Bus drivers and bus assistants shall be paid fifteen (15) minutes for bid time. 5.2.2 Bus drivers or school bus driver-qualified bus assistants may sign-up for additional driving time posted daily (white board) at any point during the school year if it does not affect their current assignment. Section 5.3 Vacant regular or temporary runs which are expected to last twenty (20) or more days shall be posted promptly for three (3) days within the department and filled within ten (10) days of posting as regular or temporary runs. 5.3.1 Current transportation department employees (excluding temporary or substitute) can apply for positions that are temporary due to leave replacement when the following criteria is met: 5.3.2 In the absence of a bus driver or bus assistant, the transportation administrator or designee, will make a good faith effort to assign available work to bus drivers or bus assistants by seniority, as long as the extra work does not conflict with that employee’s regular assignment. Additional factors may be considered such as the time available to make the assignment, and cost (additional layovers, overtime, mileage etc.). Section 5.4 Transportation substitutes shall be evaluated periodically and will receive feedback on their performance. The ability and experience of substitutes with the District will be considered when assigning substitutes and hiring new bus drivers and bus assistants.