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WVDE Policy 5000. Procedures for Designated Hiring and Transfer of School Personnel Harrison County Schools July 2, 2013. Timelines and Scope of Implementation. Policy released on J une 14, 2013 Currently on public comment period Effective July 1, 2013, subject to change
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WVDE Policy 5000 Procedures for Designated Hiring and Transfer of School Personnel Harrison County Schools July 2, 2013
Timelines and Scope of Implementation • Policy released on June 14, 2013 • Currently on public comment period • Effective July 1, 2013, subject to change • Applies ONLY to classroom teaching positions.
Hiring Criteria • Certification • Amount of experience relative to the position • College coursework and degree level • Academic achievement • National Board certification • Specialized training relative to the position
Hiring Criteria • Past performance evaluations • Seniority • Other measures or indicators upon which the relative qualifications of the applicant may fairly be judged • Principal recommendation • Faculty senate recommendation
Hiring Criteria • Review of application materials three ways • Principal • Faculty senate • Superintendent • Point calculation applies when regular employee bids on a position, with recommendations given double weight.
The Hiring Process • Position is advertised on website and individuals apply online • Personnel department collates information from applicants into the 9 categories • Principal reviews the information and determines whether or not to interview
The Hiring Process • Faculty senate reviews the information and determines whether or not to interview • Superintendent reviews the information and determines whether or not to interview • Each person/group makes a recommendation • Recommendation presented to the board for approval. If all three individuals/groups agree, then the board SHALL employ the candidate
Faculty Senate Role • Currently, may only interview and provide recommendations to the superintendent for administrative positions on a consultative basis • Must vote at the beginning of each year for method to utilize in participating. May vote and change methods at semester time and before the summer break.
Faculty Senate Role • Hiring committee: 3 people w/chair • Hiring committee: 7 – 11 people w/chair • Single designee • Choose not to participate
Faculty Senate Role • Any faculty members participating in interviews must go through a training session • Interviews are conducted jointly with the principal • Faculty senate may adopt policy allowing superintendent to narrow applicant pool • Must provide recommendation to principal within 3 days of portfolio review or 2 days after interviews