Number:

310

Section:

Administrative Employees

Title:

Abolishing a Position

Date Adopted:

January 8, 1979

Date Reviewed:

February 22, 2005


Purpose
It is the responsibility of the Board to provide the administrative staff necessary for the implementation of the educational program for the children of the district and for the proper operation of the schools and to do so efficiently and economically.

The Board recognizes its responsibility to maintain administrative staff positions consistent with the needs of the district.

Authority
In the exercise of its authority to reduce staff or abolish positions, the Board shall give primary consideration to the effect upon the educational program, the impact upon costs and other factors consistent with law.

Guidelines
The abolishment of administrative positions may be brought about by many facts, such as:

  1. decline in student enrollment.
  2. utilization of new techniques and technology.
  3. changes in the organization structure of the district.
  4. changes in the physical facilities of the district.
  5. changes in the economic and tax base of the district.
  6. the need for operation economies.


Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall recommend to the Board annually the number of administrative positions needed for the district to function efficiently. The Superintendent or designee should also be responsible for recommending the abolishment of unnecessary positions.

Reduction in staff as a result of the abolishment of positions shall be in accordance with law and the procedures set forth in Policy #311.