Section 9.5. 8 Seniority rights shall not be lost and shall accrue for the following reasons, without limitations;
Section 9.5. 1. 9 Upon recommendation of the immediate supervisor through administrative channels to the 10 Superintendent, and upon approval of the Board of Directors, an employee may be granted a 11 leave of absence for a period not to exceed one (1) year; provided, however, if such leave is 12 granted due to extended illness, one (1) additional year may be granted.
Section 9.5. 40 Seniority rights shall be effective within the general job classification of Secretarial/Clerical.
Section 9.5. 2 The employee with the earliest hire date shall be given first consideration regarding shifts, promotions, 3 assignment to new or open jobs or positions, and layoffs when ability and performance are 4 substantially equal with junior employees. If the District determines that seniority rights should not 5 govern because a junior employee possesses ability and performance substantially greater than a senior 6 employee or senior employees, the District shall set forth in writing to the employee or employees its 7 reasons why the senior employee or employees have been bypassed.
Section 9.5. 31 In the event an employee is absent for reasons which are covered by Industrial Insurance, the District 32 will not deduct sick leave or pay if the employee turns over the L&I check for the days absent.
Section 9.5. 30 Seniority shall not be lost for the following reasons, without limitation and shall continue to accrue 31 unless noted otherwise: