Number:

311

Section:

Administrative Employees

Title:

Suspensions and Furloughs

Date Adopted:

January 8, 1979

Date Reviewed:

February 22, 2005

   

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:
      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.