AP 450: Employee Long-Term Service Recognition
Personnel & Employment
Background
The Superintendent maintains an effective, annual system for long-term service recognition, in appreciation for the dedication of service by employees.
Procedures
1. Long-Term Service Recognition shall be provided by the Superintendent or designate to an employee at the completion of each five (5) year phase of employment; notably:
1.1. The Superintendent or designate shall determine a consistent manner of Long-Term Service recognition for employees that is commensurate with each employee’s years of service.
2. Permanent and temporary employees shall be eligible for Long-Term Service Recognition, in consideration of the following:
2.1. An employee shall qualify for Long-Term Service Recognition every five (5) years, and in those years when the employee’s anniversary date occurs on or before June 30 of that year;
2.2. An employee who regains employment in the Division, after a break in employment for any reason, shall cumulatively resume their years of service; and
2.3. Employees who are not in active service shall be exempt from recognition for years of service after two (2) years of the commencement of a leave-of-absence.
3. The Superintendent or designate shall provide direction with respect to exceptional situations regarding Long-Term Service Recognition.
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