Common use of Appointment to Administrative Positions Clause in Contracts

Appointment to Administrative Positions. Whenever an administrative vacancy occurs or a new administrative position is created which is not included within this bargaining unit, the Superintendent will advise the Association members of this vacancy or new position. Association members may request consideration for appointment to the vacancy or new position. No procedures or restrictions contained in this Agreement shall limit the Board's right to appoint persons to these vacancies or new administrative positions. The Board and Association agree that all positions covered by this agreement shall be staffed by the most competent and qualified persons who can be procured. The Board and Association further agree that the Superintendent shall have the right to hire an administrator from outside the bargaining unit rather than transfer a bargaining unit member to any vacancy regardless of whether any bargaining unit member requested a transfer. Finally, the Board and Association agree that the provisions below apply only to those vacancies covered in this Agreement. Unless a position is filled on a temporary basis as referenced below or on subcontracting basis as referenced in Article 13, whenever any administrative vacancy occurs within the positions in this bargaining unit, the Board will e-mail a related posting to all administrative staff members and will include a general statement of all the duties and qualifications. Interested administrators will file a written request for transfer within five (5) working days following distribution of this e-mail. The only exception to this posting requirement, other than those referenced above regarding a position filled on a temporary or subcontracting basis, is that by mutual written agreement the Board and Association may waive the posting requirement pertaining to a specific vacancy. In the posting and filling of all administrative vacancies except the Community High School Principalship, the Board and Association agree that a minimum of a Master's Degree will be required and that whenever available the North Central requirements for the vacant position will be met. A Master’s Degree is preferred but not required for the Community High School Principalship though salary for said position will remain at Step 0 without step increase for anyone not having a Master’s Degree. It is herein agreed to by the Board and the Association that in the posting and filling of similar jobs, qualifications will be consistently maintained. The Board reserves the right to fill a vacancy of an existing position on a temporary basis. If a vacancy is effective July 1, the vacancy may be filled on a temporary basis for up to one (1) fiscal year. If a vacancy is effective following July 1, the vacancy may be filled on a temporary basis for the duration of the principal's work year and for up to one (1) fiscal year thereafter.

Appointment to Administrative Positions. Whenever an administrative vacancy occurs or a new administrative position is created which is not included within this bargaining unit, the Superintendent will advise the Association members of this vacancy or new position. Association members may request consideration for appointment to the vacancy or new position. No procedures or restrictions contained in this Agreement shall limit the Board's right to appoint persons to these vacancies or new administrative positions. The Board and Association agree that all positions covered by this agreement shall be staffed by the most competent and qualified persons who can be procured. The Board and Association further agree that the Superintendent shall have the right to hire an administrator from outside the bargaining unit rather than transfer a bargaining unit member to any vacancy regardless of whether any bargaining unit member requested a transfer. Finally, the Board and Association agree that the provisions below apply only to those vacancies covered in this Agreement. Unless a position is filled on a temporary basis as referenced below or on subcontracting basis as referenced in Article 13, whenever any administrative vacancy occurs within the positions in this bargaining unit, the Board will e-mail a related posting to all administrative staff members and will include a general statement of all the duties and qualifications. Interested administrators will file a written request for transfer within five (5) working days following distribution of this e-mail. The only exception to this posting requirement, other than those referenced above regarding a position filled on a temporary or subcontracting basis, is that by mutual written agreement the Board and Association may waive the posting requirement pertaining to a specific vacancy. In the posting and filling of all administrative vacancies except the Community High School Principalship, the Board and Association agree that a minimum of a Master's Degree will be required and that whenever available the North Central requirements for the vacant position will be met. A Master’s Degree is preferred but not required for the Community High School Principalship though salary for said position will remain at Step 0 year 1 without step yearly increase for anyone not having a Master’s Degree. It is herein agreed to by the Board and the Association that in the posting and filling of similar jobs, qualifications will be consistently maintained. The Board reserves the right to fill a vacancy of an existing position on a temporary basis. If a vacancy is effective July 1, the vacancy may be filled on a temporary basis for up to one (1) fiscal year. If a vacancy is effective following July 1, the vacancy may be filled on a temporary basis for the duration of the principal's work year and for up to one (1) fiscal year thereafter.

Appointment to Administrative Positions. Whenever A. When school is in session, vacancies for administrators' positions will be publicized, including posting of such notices in each school and the central office. The ASSOCIATION and the BOARD may agree not to post a position. At times when school is not in session, a copy of such postings will be furnished to the ASSOCIATION’S membership by regular mailing to the person's address of record. A vacancy is an opening in LEADS which the BOARD desires to fill. B. The BOARD will consider filling the temporary administrative vacancy occurs or with a new administrative position retired administrator. If the vacancy is created which is not included within this bargaining unitfilled by a current LEA member, the Superintendent LEA member will advise assume the Association members of this regular job requirements except for teacher evaluations. A LEA member so assigned has no additional rights when applying for a vacant LEADS position. C. No vacancy or new positionwill be filled, except on a temporary basis, until such vacancy has been publicized, including posting, for at least ten (10) days. Association members may request consideration for appointment to the When a vacancy or new position. No procedures or restrictions contained in this Agreement shall limit the Board's right to appoint persons to these vacancies or new administrative positions. The Board and Association agree that all positions covered by this agreement shall be staffed by the most competent and qualified persons who can be procured. The Board and Association further agree that the Superintendent shall have the right to hire an administrator from outside the bargaining unit rather than transfer a bargaining unit member to any vacancy regardless of whether any bargaining unit member requested a transfer. Finally, the Board and Association agree that the provisions below apply only to those vacancies covered in this Agreement. Unless a position is filled on a temporary basis as referenced below or on subcontracting basis as referenced in Article 13, whenever any administrative vacancy occurs within the positions in this bargaining unitbasis, the Board will e-mail a related posting to all administrative staff members and will include a general statement of all person selected is neither being considered for the duties and qualificationsposition, nor should he/she be excluded from consideration for regular appointment. Interested administrators will file a written request for transfer within five (5) working days following distribution of this e-mail. The only exception to this posting requirement, other than those referenced above regarding a position filled on a temporary or subcontracting basis, is that by mutual written agreement the Board and Association may waive the posting requirement pertaining to a specific vacancy. In the posting and filling of all administrative vacancies except the Community High School Principalship, the Board and Association agree that a minimum of a Master's Degree will He/she shall be required to apply and that whenever available follow the North Central requirements same procedures as other applicants for the vacant position will be metregular appointments. A Master’s Degree is preferred but position may not required for the Community High School Principalship though salary for said position will remain at Step 0 without step increase for anyone not having a Master’s Degree. It is herein agreed to by the Board and the Association that in the posting and filling of similar jobs, qualifications will be consistently maintained. The Board reserves the right to fill a vacancy of an existing position on a temporary basis. If a vacancy is effective July 1, the vacancy may be filled on a temporary basis beyond the end of the then current school year, unless mutually agreed to by the ASSOCIATION and the BOARD. Any person appointed to a temporary position will be named as an "acting" administrator and shall be a member of the ASSOCIATION. D. If there is less than a one year break between the time an individual has served as an "acting" administrator and the time he/she is selected to a regular administrative position, then the person will receive seniority and salary credit for up the time spent in the acting role. E. Any qualified person may apply in writing for vacancies which are posted. The specific vacancies may not always be known at the time of the posting, thus necessitating a posting of a general nature such as "elementary principal". All applications shall be in writing and conform to the requirements of the posting. F. A screening committee shall be appointed by the Superintendent to screen all applicants for such vacancies. The ASSOCIATION will recommend its members for service on the committee. The screening committee shall have one (1) more cabinet level administrator than administrators from other levels. Material reviewed would include: (1) letter of application; (2) transcripts of graduate credit; (3) up-to-date credentials for out-of-District applicants, including letters of recommendation; (4) review of experience appropriate to the position; (5) any test scores which may be available; and any other information they may wish to submit. All other things being equal, administrators within the District will be preferred in the filling of vacancies. All other things being equal, persons with the most seniority as administrators will be preferred in the filling of vacancies. The screening committee will attempt to identify three (3) or more candidates for each position posted. The Human Resources office will be responsible for notifying in writing the individuals who have been eliminated from further consideration. Those candidates within the school district who have been eliminated shall be notified prior to beginning interviews and shall be issued an invitation to discuss with the committee chairperson the reason for elimination. G. An interviewing committee shall be appointed by the Superintendent. The ASSOCIATION will recommend its members for service on the committee. At least five (5) people will be on the interviewing committee when the position to be filled is a line position. Central Office cabinet shall have one (1) fiscal more member on the interviewing committee than other District administrators. The overall make up of the committee is left to the discretion of the Superintendent who may add appropriate representation for the position to be filled. The membership of the interviewing committee may be the same as that of the screening committee. The interviewing committee will have available from the screening committee information gathered from each candidate being interviewed. They may request additional information such as further recommendations and formal evaluations which have been shared with each candidate. The interviewing committee will recommend to the Superintendent those candidates considered qualified for the position. This may be a larger number than the positions available. In this case, the committee may rank the qualified candidates. The Superintendent may select from this list or request more candidates. The list will be considered valid for appointments to positions which may become vacant during the ensuing school year. If In the event the interviewing committee feels they cannot recommend a vacancy sufficient number of candidates from those interviewed, they shall charge the screening committee with identifying further candidates. The Human Resources office is effective following July 1responsible for notifying all candidates of the recommendation of the committee and to invite the unsuccessful candidates who are currently employed by the Livonia Public Schools to discuss the reasons for the recommendations of the committee. H. The BOARD makes final decisions on the employing of all personnel. The BOARD has the right to reject the recommendation of the Superintendent and in such cases should ask him to submit another recommendation. In the event that the BOARD should reject the recommendation of the Superintendent, the vacancy candidates so rejected may be filled on request a temporary basis conference with the Superintendent to discuss the reasons for the duration rejection. An administrator shall have the right to request reassignment to a vacant position previously held by that administrator. The administrator can submit a transfer request at any time to be kept on file. Such request will be acted upon prior to the screening of any potential new applicants. I. Nothing herein contained shall be subject to the principal's work year grievance procedure and the recourse for up to one (1) fiscal year thereafterany administrator who believes himself/herself aggrieved shall be a conference with the Superintendent.

Appointment to Administrative Positions. Whenever A. When school is in session, vacancies for administrators' positions will be publicized, including posting of such notices in each school and the central office. The ASSOCIATION and the BOARD may agree not to post a position. At times when school is not in session, a copy of such posting will be furnished to the employees by way of email to the employee’s school email address. A vacancy is an opening in LEADS which the BOARD desires to fill. B. The BOARD will consider filling the temporary administrative vacancy occurs or with a new administrative position retired administrator. If the vacancy is created which is not included within this bargaining unitfilled by a current LEA member, the Superintendent LEA member will advise assume the Association members of this regular job requirements except for teacher evaluations. A LEA member so assigned has no additional rights when applying for a vacant LEADS position. C. No vacancy or new positionwill be filled, except on a temporary basis, until such vacancy has been publicized, including posting, for at least ten (10) days. Association members may request consideration for appointment to the When a vacancy or new position. No procedures or restrictions contained in this Agreement shall limit the Board's right to appoint persons to these vacancies or new administrative positions. The Board and Association agree that all positions covered by this agreement shall be staffed by the most competent and qualified persons who can be procured. The Board and Association further agree that the Superintendent shall have the right to hire an administrator from outside the bargaining unit rather than transfer a bargaining unit member to any vacancy regardless of whether any bargaining unit member requested a transfer. Finally, the Board and Association agree that the provisions below apply only to those vacancies covered in this Agreement. Unless a position is filled on a temporary basis as referenced below or on subcontracting basis as referenced in Article 13, whenever any administrative vacancy occurs within the positions in this bargaining unitbasis, the Board will e-mail a related posting to all administrative staff members and will include a general statement of all person selected is neither being considered for the duties and qualificationsposition, nor should he/she be excluded from consideration for regular appointment. Interested administrators will file a written request for transfer within five (5) working days following distribution of this e-mail. The only exception to this posting requirement, other than those referenced above regarding a position filled on a temporary or subcontracting basis, is that by mutual written agreement the Board and Association may waive the posting requirement pertaining to a specific vacancy. In the posting and filling of all administrative vacancies except the Community High School Principalship, the Board and Association agree that a minimum of a Master's Degree will He/she shall be required to apply and that whenever available follow the North Central requirements same procedures as other applicants for the vacant position will be metregular appointments. A Master’s Degree is preferred but position may not required for the Community High School Principalship though salary for said position will remain at Step 0 without step increase for anyone not having a Master’s Degree. It is herein agreed to by the Board and the Association that in the posting and filling of similar jobs, qualifications will be consistently maintained. The Board reserves the right to fill a vacancy of an existing position on a temporary basis. If a vacancy is effective July 1, the vacancy may be filled on a temporary basis beyond the end of the then current school year, unless mutually agreed to by the ASSOCIATION and the BOARD. Any person appointed to a temporary position will be named as an "acting" administrator and shall be a member of the ASSOCIATION. D. If there is less than a one year break between the time an individual has served as an "acting" administrator and the time he/she is selected to a regular administrative position, then the person will receive seniority and salary credit for up the time spent in the acting role. E. Any qualified person may apply in writing for vacancies which are posted. The specific vacancies may not always be known at the time of the posting, thus necessitating a posting of a general nature such as "elementary principal". All applications shall be in writing and conform to the requirements of the posting. F. A screening committee shall be appointed by the Superintendent to screen all applicants for such vacancies. The ASSOCIATION will recommend its members for service on the committee. The screening committee shall have one (1) more cabinet level administrator than administrators from other levels. Material reviewed would include: (1) letter of application; (2) transcripts of graduate credit; (3) up-to-date credentials for out-of-District applicants, including letters of recommendation; (4) review of experience appropriate to the position; (5) any test scores which may be available; and any other information they may wish to submit. All other things being equal, administrators within the District will be preferred in the filling of vacancies. All other things being equal, persons with the most seniority as administrators will be preferred in the filling of vacancies. The screening committee will attempt to identify three (3) or more candidates for each position posted. The Human Resources office will be responsible for notifying in writing the individuals who have been eliminated from further consideration. Those candidates within the school district who have been eliminated shall be notified prior to beginning interviews and shall be issued an invitation to discuss with the committee chairperson the reason for elimination. G. An interviewing committee shall be appointed by the Superintendent. The ASSOCIATION will recommend its members for service on the committee. At least five (5) people will be on the interviewing committee when the position to be filled is a line position. Central Office cabinet shall have one (1) fiscal more member on the interviewing committee than other District administrators. The overall make up of the committee is left to the discretion of the Superintendent who may add appropriate representation for the position to be filled. The membership of the interviewing committee may be the same as that of the screening committee. The interviewing committee will have available from the screening committee information gathered from each candidate being interviewed. They may request additional information such as further recommendations and formal evaluations which have been shared with each candidate. The interviewing committee will recommend to the Superintendent those candidates considered qualified for the position. This may be a larger number than the positions available. In this case, the committee may rank the qualified candidates. The Superintendent may select from this list or request more candidates. The list will be considered valid for appointments to positions which may become vacant during the ensuing school year. If In the event the interviewing committee feels they cannot recommend a vacancy sufficient number of candidates from those interviewed, they shall charge the screening committee with identifying further candidates. The Human Resources office is effective following July 1responsible for notifying all candidates of the recommendation of the committee and to invite the unsuccessful candidates who are currently employed by the Livonia Public Schools to discuss the reasons for the recommendations of the committee. H. The BOARD makes final decisions on the employing of all personnel. The BOARD has the right to reject the recommendation of the Superintendent and in such cases should ask him to submit another recommendation. In the event that the BOARD should reject the recommendation of the Superintendent, the vacancy candidates so rejected may be filled on request a temporary basis conference with the Superintendent to discuss the reasons for the duration rejection. An administrator shall have the right to request reassignment to a vacant position previously held by that administrator. The administrator can submit a transfer request at any time to be kept on file. Such request will be acted upon prior to the screening of any potential new applicants. I. Nothing herein contained shall be subject to the principal's work year grievance procedure and the recourse for up to one (1) fiscal year thereafterany administrator who believes himself/herself aggrieved shall be a conference with the Superintendent.

Appointment to Administrative Positions. Whenever A. When school is in session, vacancies for administrators' positions will be publicized, including posting of such notices in each school and the central office. The ASSOCIATION and the BOARD may agree not to post a position. At times when school is not in session, a copy of such posting will be furnished to the employees by way of email to the employee’s school email address. A vacancy is an opening in LEADS which the BOARD desires to fill. B. The BOARD will consider filling the temporary administrative vacancy occurs or with a new administrative position retired administrator. If the vacancy is created which is not included within this bargaining unitfilled by a current LEA member, the Superintendent LEA member will advise assume the Association members of this regular job requirements except for teacher evaluations. A LEA member so assigned has no additional rights when applying for a vacant LEADS position. C. No vacancy or new positionwill be filled, except on a temporary basis, until such vacancy has been publicized, including posting, for at least ten (10) days. Association members may request consideration for appointment to the When a vacancy or new position. No procedures or restrictions contained in this Agreement shall limit the Board's right to appoint persons to these vacancies or new administrative positions. The Board and Association agree that all positions covered by this agreement shall be staffed by the most competent and qualified persons who can be procured. The Board and Association further agree that the Superintendent shall have the right to hire an administrator from outside the bargaining unit rather than transfer a bargaining unit member to any vacancy regardless of whether any bargaining unit member requested a transfer. Finally, the Board and Association agree that the provisions below apply only to those vacancies covered in this Agreement. Unless a position is filled on a temporary basis as referenced below or on subcontracting basis as referenced in Article 13, whenever any administrative vacancy occurs within the positions in this bargaining unitbasis, the Board will e-mail a related posting to all administrative staff members and will include a general statement of all person selected is neither being considered for the duties and qualificationsposition, nor should he/she be excluded from consideration for regular appointment. Interested administrators will file a written request for transfer within five (5) working days following distribution of this e-mail. The only exception to this posting requirement, other than those referenced above regarding a position filled on a temporary or subcontracting basis, is that by mutual written agreement the Board and Association may waive the posting requirement pertaining to a specific vacancy. In the posting and filling of all administrative vacancies except the Community High School Principalship, the Board and Association agree that a minimum of a Master's Degree will He/she shall be required to apply and that whenever available follow the North Central requirements same procedures as other applicants for the vacant position will be metregular appointments. A Master’s Degree is preferred but position may not required for the Community High School Principalship though salary for said position will remain at Step 0 without step increase for anyone not having a Master’s Degree. It is herein agreed to by the Board and the Association that in the posting and filling of similar jobs, qualifications will be consistently maintained. The Board reserves the right to fill a vacancy of an existing position on a temporary basis. If a vacancy is effective July 1, the vacancy may be filled on a temporary basis beyond the end of the then current school year, unless mutually agreed to by the ASSOCIATION and the BOARD. Any person appointed to a temporary position will be named as an "acting" administrator and shall be a member of the ASSOCIATION. D. If there is less than a one year break between the time an individual has served as an "acting" administrator and the time he/she is selected to a regular administrative position, then the person will receive seniority and salary credit for up the time spent in the acting role. E. Any qualified person may apply in writing for vacancies which are posted. The specific vacancies may not always be known at the time of the posting, thus necessitating a posting of a general nature such as "elementary principal". All applications shall be in writing and conform to the requirements of the posting. F. A screening committee shall be appointed by the Superintendent to screen all applicants for such vacancies. The ASSOCIATION will recommend its members for service on the committee. The screening committee shall have one (1) more cabinet level administrator than administrators from other levels. Material reviewed would include: (1) letter of application; (2) transcripts of graduate credit; (3) up-to-date credentials for out-of-District applicants, including letters of recommendation; (4) review of experience appropriate to the position; (5) any test scores which may be available; and any other information they may wish to submit. All other things being equal, administrators within the District will be preferred in the filling of vacancies. All other things being equal, persons with the most seniority as administrators will be preferred in the filling of vacancies. The screening committee will attempt to identify three (3) or more candidates for each position posted. The Human Resources office will be responsible for notifying in writing the individuals who have been eliminated from further consideration. Those candidates within the school district who have been eliminated shall be notified prior to beginning interviews and shall be issued an invitation to discuss with the committee chairperson the reason for elimination. G. An interviewing committee shall be appointed by the Superintendent. The ASSOCIATION will recommend its members for service on the committee. At least five (5) people will be on the interviewing committee when the position to be filled is a line position. Central Office cabinet shall have one (1) fiscal yearmore member on the interviewing committee than other District administrators. If The overall make up of the committee is left to the discretion of the Superintendent who may add appropriate representation for the position to be filled. The membership of the interviewing committee may be the same as that of the screening committee. The interviewing committee will have available from the screening committee information gathered from each candidate being interviewed. They may request additional information such as further recommendations and formal evaluations which have been shared with each candidate. The interviewing committee will recommend to the Superintendent those candidates considered qualified for the position. This may be a vacancy is effective following July 1larger number than the positions available. In this case, the vacancy committee may rank the qualified candidates. The Superintendent may select from this list or request more candidates. The list will be filled on a temporary basis for considered valid for A. The BOARD agrees that Livonia Public Schools administrators will have access to any day care programs operated by the duration District B The operation of the principal's work year day care center is governed by rules and for up regulations as to one (1) fiscal year thereafterage, time of operation, admission, etc.

Appointment to Administrative Positions. Whenever A. A vacancy is an opening in LEADS which the BOARD desires to fill. Vacancies for administrators' positions will be publicized, including sending a copy of such posting to the employees by way of email to the employee’s school email address. The ASSOCIATION and the BOARD may agree not to post a position. B. The BOARD will consider filling the temporary administrative vacancy occurs or with a new administrative position retired administrator. If the vacancy is created which is not included within this bargaining unitfilled by a current LEA member, the Superintendent LEA member will advise assume the Association members of this regular job requirements except for teacher evaluations. An LEA member so assigned has no additional rights when applying for a vacant LEADS position. C. No vacancy or new position. Association members may request consideration will be filled, except on a temporary basis, until such vacancy has been publicized, including posting, for appointment to the vacancy or new position. No procedures or restrictions contained in this Agreement shall limit the Board's right to appoint persons to these vacancies or new administrative positions. The Board and Association agree that all positions covered by this agreement shall be staffed at least ten (10) days unless otherwise agreed upon by the most competent BOARD and qualified persons who can be procuredthe ASSOCIATION. The Board and Association further agree that the Superintendent shall have the right to hire an administrator from outside the bargaining unit rather than transfer When a bargaining unit member to any vacancy regardless of whether any bargaining unit member requested a transfer. Finally, the Board and Association agree that the provisions below apply only to those vacancies covered in this Agreement. Unless a position is filled on a temporary basis as referenced below or on subcontracting basis as referenced in Article 13, whenever any administrative vacancy occurs within the positions in this bargaining unitbasis, the Board will e-mail a related posting to all administrative staff members and will include a general statement of all person selected is neither being considered for the duties and qualificationsposition, nor should he/she be excluded from consideration for regular appointment. Interested administrators will file a written request for transfer within five (5) working days following distribution of this e-mail. The only exception to this posting requirement, other than those referenced above regarding a position filled on a temporary or subcontracting basis, is that by mutual written agreement the Board and Association may waive the posting requirement pertaining to a specific vacancy. In the posting and filling of all administrative vacancies except the Community High School Principalship, the Board and Association agree that a minimum of a Master's Degree will He/she shall be required to apply and that whenever available follow the North Central requirements same procedures as other applicants for the vacant position will be metregular appointments. A Master’s Degree is preferred but position may not required for the Community High School Principalship though salary for said position will remain at Step 0 without step increase for anyone not having a Master’s Degree. It is herein agreed to by the Board and the Association that in the posting and filling of similar jobs, qualifications will be consistently maintained. The Board reserves the right to fill a vacancy of an existing position on a temporary basis. If a vacancy is effective July 1, the vacancy may be filled on a temporary basis for up beyond the end of the then current school year, unless mutually agreed to by the ASSOCIATION and the BOARD. Any person appointed to a temporary position will be named as an "acting" administrator and shall be a member of the ASSOCIATION. D. If there is less than a one (1) fiscal year. If year break between the time an individual has served as an "acting" administrator and the time he/she is selected to a vacancy is effective following July 1regular administrative position, then the vacancy may be filled on a temporary basis person will receive seniority and salary credit for the duration time spent in the acting role. E. Any qualified person may apply in writing for vacancies which are posted. The specific vacancies may not always be known at the time of the posting, thus necessitating a posting of a general nature such as "elementary principal's work year .” All applications shall be in writing and conform to the requirements of the posting. F. A screening committee shall be appointed by the Superintendent to screen all applicants for up to such vacancies. The ASSOCIATION will recommend its members for service on the committee. The screening committee shall have one (1) fiscal year thereaftermore cabinet level administrator than administrators from other levels. All other things being equal, administrators within the District will be preferred in the filling of vacancies. The screening committee will attempt to identify multiple candidates for each position posted. The Human Resources office will be responsible for notifying the individuals who have been eliminated from further consideration. Those candidates within the school district who have been eliminated shall be notified prior to beginning interviews and shall be issued an invitation to discuss with the committee chairperson the reason for elimination. X. Xx interviewing committee shall be appointed by the Superintendent. The ASSOCIATION will recommend its members for service on the committee. At least five (5) people will be on the interviewing committee when the position to be filled is a line position. Central Office cabinet shall have one (1) more member on the interviewing committee than other District administrators. The overall make-up of the committee is left to the discretion of the Superintendent who may add appropriate representation for the position to be filled. The membership of the interviewing committee may be the same as that of the screening committee. The interviewing committee will have available from the screening committee information gathered from each candidate being interviewed. They may request additional information such as further recommendations and formal evaluations which have been shared with each candidate. The interviewing committee will recommend to the Superintendent those candidates considered qualified for the position. This may be a larger number than the positions available. In this case, the committee may rank the qualified candidates. The Superintendent may select from this list or request more candidates. The list will be considered valid for appointments to positions which may become vacant during the ensuing school year. In the event the interviewing committee feels they cannot recommend a sufficient number of candidates from those interviewed, they shall charge the screening committee with identifying further candidates. The Human Resources office is responsible for notifying all candidates of the recommendation of the committee and to invite the unsuccessful candidates who are currently employed by the Livonia Public Schools to discuss the reasons for the recommendations of the committee. H. The BOARD makes final decisions on the employing of all personnel. The BOARD has the right to reject the recommendation of the Superintendent and in such cases should ask him to submit another recommendation. In the event that the BOARD should reject the recommendation of the Superintendent, the candidates so rejected may request a conference with the Superintendent to discuss the reasons for the rejection. An administrator shall have the right to request reassignment to a vacant position previously held by that administrator. The administrator can submit a transfer request at any time to be kept on file. Such request will be acted upon prior to the screening of any potential new applicants. I. Nothing herein contained shall be subject to the grievance procedure and the recourse for any administrator who believes himself/herself aggrieved shall be a conference with the Superintendent.