Board Policy #511/Suspensions and Layoffs

Number:	511
Section:	Classified Employees
Title:	Suspensions or Layoffs
Date Adopted:	February 12, 1979
Date Revised:	January 24, 2006

Purpose Maintaining levels of classified staff to effectively operate the educational program of the district is a Board responsibility. The purpose of this policy is to establish the manner in which the necessary reductions of that staff will be accomplished. Authority Consistent with law, negotiated contracts, and administrative guidelines, the Board has the authority and responsibility to determine how suspensions and layoffs will be made. Fringe Benefits Guidelines Employees suspended or laid off due to reductions in force may continue self-paid district insurance in accordance with COBRA guidelines.