WVDE Policy 5000

Procedures for Designated Hiring and Transfer of School Personnel

Harrison County SchoolsJuly 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