5005 -EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
5005.1 HIRING CRITERIA
The Superintendent will recommend and the Board will hire candidates for employment based on the following factors:
A. Application
B. Academic qualifications
C. State licensure
D. Record of student teaching experience [where applicable]
E. Record of experience, background information, performance, including references
F. Personal interviews, and
G. Criminal record check.
5005.2 SELECTION OF PRINCIPALS
In the selection of principals, the Superintendent shall use a school-based committee to interview promising applicants. The superintendent shall adopt guidelines establishing size, composition and operation of the committee. The committee shall include teachers, school staff, and parents who are selected by their peers; the preferred method for selection is an election by each constituency group’s peers.
The committee may also include a community member and, for high school vacancies, a student. The committee shall recommend finalists to the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall make the final recommendation to the board. If the committee does not recommend a candidate who meets the Superintendent’s approval, the Superintendent may direct the committee to submit additional names.
The Superintendent may fill a principal position without using an interview committee if required.
5005.3 CONTINGENT HIRES
New personnel may begin work with the understanding that continued employment is contingent upon Board approval and a satisfactory criminal record check.
5005.4 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
All hiring practices will comply with the Board's policies governing equal employment opportunity.
5005.5 CREATION OF NEW ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
The creation of new administrative positions which require the expenditure of additional funds must be approved by the Board of Education.
Legal Reference: G.S.115C-36, -47, -276(j), -299, -315
Adopted Effective: July 1, 1999
Revised Effective: December 20, 2010
