TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Salvador Llamas, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Review of Board Policy 231 - Alternate Work and Flexible Work Schedules
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AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider approving minor amendments to Board Policy 231 - Alternative Work and Flexible Work Schedules.
Staff Contact:
James Arcellana, Executive Director of Human Resources
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - High-Performing Workforce
Initiative - Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention
This policy enables alternative and flexible scheduling, which supports work-life balance, strengthens retention and recruitment, and boosts productivity.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact resulting from amendments to this policy.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Staff has reviewed Board Policy 231 - Alternative Work & Flexible Work Schedules and recommends minor amendments to update and clarify the policy.
Definitions (Section III) - The definition of Flexible Work Schedule is expanded to identify District core hours (9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.), define what a standard schedule is and minor grammatical edits are applied throughout the section for consistency.
Applicability (Section IV.A) - A statement is added that applicable collective-bargaining agreements supersede this section, ensuring the policy aligns with current labor contracts.
Approval & Review (Sections IV.B and IV.C) - Language is revised to make the Executive Director of Human Resources the approving authority for both alternative and flexible schedules, and the review cadence is changed from "monthly" to "regularly" to allow operational flexibility.
Timekeeping (Section IV.D) - References to a single time-keeping procedure are removed ensuring all District time-keeping procedures apply, eliminating unnecessary detail and potential conflicts.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
The principal advantage of updating the policy is clearer, centralized gui...
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