| Purpose
Maintenance of an administrative and supervisory staff appropriate
to effectively manage the affairs of the district is a Board responsibility.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the manner in which necessary
reductions of that staff shall be accomplished.
Authority
The Board has the authority and responsibility to determine
how suspensions and furloughs of administrative staff shall be made
when necessary and in accordance with law.
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative
procedures for the reduction of staff in accordance with this policy
and with applicable law and which ensure the following:
- The efficiency and effectiveness of district organization and
staffing patterns shall be under continuing review and recommendations
for abolishing positions and reallocating duties shall be presented
for Board consideration when the Superintendent or designee considers
such actions to be in the best interest of the district.
- Data necessary for the computation of each administrative staff
member's rating and seniority status and shall be recorded and maintained.
The rating system shall comply with State requirements where such
requirements exist.
- The following criteria shall be considered in determining the
suspension or furlough of one administrative employee over another
when one or more must be suspended:
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a. |
the background necessary to perform the duties
of the affected position |
| b. |
employee competence |
| c. |
seniority in district |
| d. |
overall experience |
| e. |
scope of certification |
| f. |
and any other relevant considerations |
The provisions of this policy shall be inapplicable to a demotion
which shall be governed by applicable laws. |