Staffing New Schools Sample Clauses
Staffing New Schools. 11.10.1 Each new school opening will present a unique set of circumstances. Therefore, flexibility in the staffing process must exist. General requirements throughout the staffing process for a new school are:
a. Human Resources will oversee the staffing process and timeline for each new school.
b. Approved district program needs have first priority with regard to staff selection and transfers. Areas with overages will take precedent over opening positions to other applicants resulting in some required placements. Staff renewal is also a priority when possible.
c. The number of staff transferring to the new school will be limited to protect programs and stability at existing schools. SVVEA and District representatives will review each new school situation and make a recommendation to the Superintendent as to the number of transfers that should take place.
d. Currently employed district staff have first opportunity to apply for new school positions in accordance with Article 10, before positions are advertised to external candidates.
e. Involuntary transfers will be made as a last resort.
f. Qualifications, training, ability, licenses and teacher preference will be factors considered in selecting staff for new schools.
Staffing New Schools. A. When new schools are staffed, the following procedures shall be implemented:
1. Vacancies at new school and vacancies at other schools shall be posted.
2. The number of units to be lost by the school(s) whose attendance boundaries will be changed to create the new zone will be established and the affected employees will be notified.
3. Volunteers who wisht to transfer shall be solicited from among any school(s) which would lose students to create the new attendance zone.
4. Volunteers from schools not affected by the zone changes shall be considered for any additional openings.
5. Involuntary transfers (if they are necessary) shall be placed first in accordance with this article.
6. Current Board employees shall be placed, based upon the principal’s recommendation, prior to considering any employees new to the Board.