Common use of Summer Driving Clause in Contracts

Summer Driving. A. Drivers do not regularly work during the summer months. However, whenever summer driving is available, qualified drivers from the bargaining unit who indicate their availability may be used and will have first priority. Assignment will be according to Article 17, Section I. B. When field trips become available during the summer months, drivers, who indicate their availability as per A above, shall be assigned to drive those trips on a seniority rotation basis. The summer seniority rotation list shall continue from the last day of school. C. Drivers who are not assigned to a regular summer school run will have first priority to bid on summer field trips. D. All summer driving runs will be posted by the end of the school year at one (1) time but no later than June 15. E. Drivers voluntarily working as a Transportation Assistant will be paid at the top Transportation Assistant pay step. F. The process used for selecting Transportation Assistants for summer runs will be as follows: • Post the time; • Award first to Transportation Assistants by reviewing of seniority; • Award second to bus drivers in order of seniority; • Award third to sub bus drivers, and • If no volunteers, assign finally to Transportation Assistants in reverse order of seniority.