Except in cases where an attendance center or unit is closed under the BOARD’s Closing of Schools Policy, reconstituted or closed pursuant to Section 34-8.3 of the Illinois School Code or subject to intervention pursuant to Section 34-8.4 of the Illinois School Code, the CEO or designee will consider one or more of the following factors in determining which employees shall be laid off:
- job classification,
- department or attendance center where assigned,
- seniority,
- recent performance ratings or evaluations, certifications or other qualifications,
- where applicable, whether the employee is highly qualified under the No Child Left Behind Act and applicable BOARD policies, and state and federal regulations, and/or
- any other factors related to job performance.
For the purposes of this policy only, “seniority” with regard to layoff and reappointment shall mean the length of full-time accumulated service in any career service/ESP position, with such seniority accruing from the date of initial appointment to a career service/ESP position with the BOARD. This definition of “seniority” shall apply only to those ESP employees who are represented by a bargaining unit at the time of their layoff.