4. RECLASSIFICATION

4.1 Reclassification Procedures

4.1.1 A reclassification of an individual ESP position may be requested by an administrator when the duties of the position do not concur with the current classification and when the position does not fall under an established staffing pattern or unit allocation formula. These procedures are only required of individual position reclassifications. Reclassifications for groups of ESP employees shall be initiated through the collective bargaining process at the end of their specific review cycle.

Normally, requests for reclassification of individual positions shall only be submitted during the same year as the related classification review cycle is occurring. If a crisis situation is determined to exist, requests may be submitted during off-cycle years.

4.1.2 Only an administrator may initiate a request for reclassification. An ESP may request, by the Reclassification Request Form, that his/her administrator initiate reclassification. If the administrator does not agree that a reclassification is necessary, then the administrator shall give the employee a response on the request form as to why he/she feels the reclassification is not necessary at the current time.

4.1.3 All ESP reclassification requests by administrators will be submitted along with supportive documentation to the Division of Human Resources through the Supervisor of Employee Relations. The Division of Human Resources shall notify the appropriate Assistant Superintendent when a request has been received and that evaluation is to occur.

4.1.4 An ESP employee may inquire of the Division of Human Resources concerning information on the status of a reclassification of his/her position.

4.1.5 The Division of Human Resources and the Association shall jointly review and make any necessary changes in all forms related to the reclassification process.

4.2 Association Review

4.2.1 The Association will review all reclassification requests and The Division of Human Resources' reclassification studies and recommendations and submit a written report on this review to the Assistant Superintendent for Division of Human Resources.

4.2.2 Normally, once a year, after The Division of Human Resources''s evaluation and after the Association review, the Assistant Superintendent for Division of Human Resources will submit a list of recommended individual reclassifications along with the Association's report to the Superintendent's staff for tentative budget approval or denial. The Association will also receive a copy of the list and the staff's recommendations. The Association shall be notified specifically of all ESP reclassification requests being brought to the School Board for approval.

4.3 Approved Reclassifications

4.3.1 When an individual ESP reclassification has been approved by the Board, the effective date of reclassification will be determined by the Board.

4.3.2 When an ESP employee's position is reclassified, the incumbent will meet all classification requirements within 12 months. Any new employee assigned to the position must meet all classification requirements.