Reasons for Reduction in Force
At times it may be necessary to reduce the number of staff employed by the District. In the event that the District, in its sole discretion, determines that it is necessary to reduce the number of staff, the following procedure which provides consideration for the exceptional teacher without exclusive emphasis on seniority, will be utilized.
Selection for Reduction – Steps
For certified staff, the elimination of a position does not necessarily mean the employee occupying the position will be dismissed. When determining who will be displaced as part of a reduction in force, the District will consider the following criteria:
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Qualifications as Established by the District: Including, but not limited to specific skills, certification [if applicable], training, leadership, evidence of professional growth, adaptability to other assignments (academic and co-curricular), District evaluations, etc.
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Qualifications of the Remaining Employees in the Grade Level, Department or Certification Area: Relevant qualifications will be those experiences and training that best relate to the position(s) being maintained and other district needs as determined by Administration. These experiences may include but not be limited to current and past assignments, and practical experience in the area of need.
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Performance of the Employees Considered for Reduction: Effectiveness of teaching and in professional responsibilities of the employees under consideration as previously and currently evaluated, their collaborative work on learning teams, contributions toward implementing school and district improvement initiatives designed to improve student achievement, and professional conduct.
Although length of service in the District will be considered when reducing positions, it will not be the sole deciding factor in any decision regarding who will be displaced. Employees who are displaced do not have any right to displace or “bump” another employee.
Reemployment Process
An employee who has been non-renewed by the District may apply for any open position for which he/she is qualified, but he/she does not have any right to be recalled to a position.
In calculating an employee’s length of service to the District, any time allocated to a non- renewal will not be included.
Non-renewed employees shall suffer no loss of sick leave, or other accrued benefits if rehired within one (1) year.
Rev: 2-13-2017
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