18.7.2 If the determines after meeting with the unit member that the position should be downgraded, a subsequent mandatory meeting will be held with the Classification Panel, unit member, supervisor, and next level manager prior to a final decision being rendered. 18.8 New Classifications In the event that the District creates a new job classification or substantially changes the duties of an existing classification to which this Agreement applies, upon a demand to negotiate, the District and AFT shall meet to negotiate the impacts and effects of this action. 18.9 Abolition of a Vacant Position or Classification If the District proposes to abolish a vacant position(s) or classification, it shall notify AFT in writing via the Board of Trustees agenda. ARTICLE XIX - SENIORITY, LAYOFF, AND REEMPLOYMENT 19.1 Seniority Seniority is based on length of continued service with the District as a classified unit member. For the purposes of this Article, "length of service" shall be based upon the unit member's original hire date in classified service. 19.1.1 Seniority is accumulated in any classification in which the unit member holds regular paid status. Unit members who move to an equivalent or higher classification accumulate seniority in that classification, and also continue to accumulate seniority in the former (equivalent or lower) classification. Unit members who move to a lower classification retain their seniority in their former (higher) classification. Higher classification shall be those classifications which have a higher present value salary range allocation. 19.1.2 Seniority shall be accumulated during absences due to illnesses, layoffs, or leaves of absence as long as such seniority is not terminated in accordance with other provisions of this Agreement. Date of service in class and date of employment in the classified service shall be adjusted to reflect any break in service. 19.2 Notice of Layoff Unit members are subject to layoff for lack of work or lack of funds. The District shall notify AFT not less than forty-five (45) calendar days in advance of the effective date of the proposed layoff. The District will provide AFT, without charge, one (1) copy of the affected unit member’s seniority listing, including original hire date, original start date within the current job classification, and each unit member's seniority within his/her job classification no later than thirty (30) days prior to implementation of the layoff process.
18.7.2 If the determines after meeting with the unit member that the position should be downgraded, a subsequent mandatory meeting will be held with the Classification Panel, unit member, supervisor, and next level manager prior to a final decision being rendered. 18.8 New Classifications In the event that the District creates a new job classification or substantially changes the duties of an existing classification to which this Agreement applies, upon a demand to negotiate, the District and AFT shall meet to negotiate the impacts and effects of this action. 18.9 Abolition of a Vacant Position or Classification If the District proposes to abolish a vacant position(s) or classification, it shall notify AFT in writing via the Board of Trustees agenda. ARTICLE XIX - SENIORITY, LAYOFF, AND REEMPLOYMENT 19.1 Seniority Seniority is based on length of continued service with the District as a classified unit member. For the purposes of this Article, "length of service" shall be based upon the unit member's original hire date in classified service. 19.1.1 Seniority is accumulated in any classification in which the unit member holds regular paid status. Unit members who move to an equivalent or higher classification accumulate seniority in that classification, and also continue to accumulate seniority in the former (equivalent or lower) classification. Unit members who move to a lower classification retain their seniority in their former (higher) classification. Higher classification shall be those classifications which have a higher present value salary range allocation. 19.1.2 Seniority shall be accumulated during absences due to illnesses, layoffs, or leaves of absence as long as such seniority is not terminated in accordance with other provisions of this Agreement. Date of service in class and date of employment in the classified service shall be adjusted to reflect any break in service. 19.2 Notice of Layoff Unit members are subject to layoff for lack of work or lack of funds. The District shall notify AFT not less than forty-five (45) calendar days in advance of the effective date of the proposed layoff. The District will provide AFT, without charge, one (1) copy of the affected unit member’s seniority listing, including original hire date, original start date within the current job classification, and each unit member's seniority within his/her job classification no later than thirty (30) days prior to implementation of the layoff process.