1. Layoffs and recalls for each classification shall be made on the basis of school corporation seniority. Individual employees who are to be laid off will be given notice of such layoff at least two (2) weeks prior to such layoff except when an emergency exists or when such notice is impossible.

2. In the event of a layoff, the affected employee shall be given, on the basis of school corporation seniority, the opportunity to fill open positions in his/her present classification.

3. If there are no open positions in the present classification of the affected employee, then that employee shall have the right to bump the employee in that classification with the least seniority, provided it is less than that of the affected employee and the affected employee is qualified and able to perform the work.

4. An employee who is bumped from a classification shall have the right to bump the employee in a lower classification who has the least seniority, provided it is less than that of the affected employee.

5. An employee who is laid off or who bumps into a classification will retain recall rights for a period of one (l) year after which the employee will either be terminated or remain in the lower classification. Recall to an available position in the same or a lower classification will be on the basis of seniority.

6. An employee receiving a recall notice will be given five (5) work days to return to work. An employee who refuses such recall will forfeit further recall rights.

7. When an employee is involuntarily transferred to another building due to a layoff, the affected employee will be given one (l) opportunity to exercise the right of first refusal for a vacant position in the same classification. If two (2) or more employees have such entitlement, it shall be offered on the basis of seniority. The employee will be given five (5) days to exercise the option of first refusal. Once the employee has had the opportunity to accept or reject a tendered position pursuant to this section, no further right to first refusal will exist.

8. An employee, who is recalled to or moves to a lower classification as a result of a reduction in force, will be given one (l) opportunity to exercise the right of first refusal to the first available position in the original classification. The employee will be given five (5) days to exercise the option of first refusal. Once the employee has been given the right of first refusal to a vacancy in the original classification, no further right to first refusal will exist.

9. After a period of one (l) year from the date of the layoff or after the duty to offer the right of first refusal is exhausted, regular bidding procedures will be reinstated for appropriate positions.