BP 4111/4211/4311 — Recruitment and Selection

Section: 4000 - Personnel
Status: Active

Adopted: 2015-05-12

Revised: 2024-10-10

Policy text

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

Personnel

The Governing Board is committed to employing suitable, qualified individuals to effectively carry out the district’s vision, mission, and goals.

The Superintendent or designee shall develop equitable, fair, and transparent recruitment and selection processes and procedures that ensure individuals are selected for employment in the district based on demonstrated knowledge, skills, and competence and not on any bias, personal preference, or unlawful discrimination.

When a vacancy occurs, the Superintendent or designee shall review, as appropriate, the job description for the position to ensure that it accurately describes the major functions and duties of the position. They also shall disseminate job announcements to ensure a wide range of candidates.

When posting an employment opportunity, the Superintendent or designee shall include the pay scale for the open position.

The Superintendent shall develop and maintain appropriate hiring procedures to identify the best possible candidates for a position. In doing so, an interview committee may be established to rank candidates and recommend finalists. During job interviews, applicants may be asked to describe or demonstrate how they will be able to perform the duties of the job. All discussions and recommendations shall be confidential in accordance with the law. No inquiry shall be made with regard to any category of discrimination prohibited by state or federal law.

The Superintendent or designee shall not inquire, orally or in writing, in regard to an applicant’s salary history information, including compensation and benefits. They shall also not rely on salary history information as a factor in determining whether to offer employment to an applicant or the salary to offer. However, the Superintendent or designee may consider salary information that is disclosable under state or federal law or that the applicant discloses voluntarily and without prompting.

For each position, the Superintendent or designee shall present to the Board one candidate who meets all qualifications established by law and the Board for the position. No person shall be employed by the Board without the recommendation or endorsement of the Superintendent or designee.

Incentives

With Board approval and in accordance with district needs and any applicable collective bargaining agreements the district may provide incentives to recruit teachers, administrators, or other employees, such as signing bonuses, assistance with beginning teacher induction and/or credential costs, mentoring, additional compensation, and/or subsidized housing.