WORKLOAD REDISTRIBUTION. While the Board may determine whether or not a new vacancy exists or a vacated position needs to be filled, the following will occur: The immediate supervisor shall determine if the workload needs to be redistributed within their department/school. The supervisor shall meet with their staff and redistribute the workload of the staff that are within the same salary classification. This redistribution shall occur prior to the beginning of each school year. If the member feels the redistribution has not been fair and equitable the WECP President(s) shall meet with the Assistant Superintendent to resolve the issue. If the issue does not get resolved, a grievance may be filed by the Association. The Board shall not avoid filling a vacant position by giving bona fide work previously done by distributing the work to non-bargaining unit personnel, including non-employees. In the event that insufficient work exists to fill a full-time vacancy, the Board may initiate the reduction in force rules and procedures. In no case will the Board reduce any position in hours solely to avoid the offering of benefits to an employee.
