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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 504
SECTION:
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES
TITLE:
EMPLOYMENT OF CLASSIFIED
EMPLOYEES
ADOPTED:
July 20, 2006
REVISED:
504. EMPLOYMENT OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES
1.
Purpose
The Board recognizes the role that qualified and competent classified employees
contribute to the effective operation of the programs of the district.
2.
Authority
SC 406
The Board shall approve the employment, set the compensation, and establish the
term of employment for each classified staff member employed by the district.
3.
Guidelines
Recommendation and selection of classified staff shall be the responsibility of the
Director of Personnel; designated administrative staff shall assist as directed. All
classified employees must be recommended to the Superintendent by the Director of
Personnel before approval for employment by the Board.
Approval shall normally be given to the candidates for employment recommended
by the Superintendent.
An employee's misstatement of fact material to qualifications for employment or
determination of salary shall constitute grounds for dismissal by the Board.
Utilization of classified employees prior to employment approval by the Board is
authorized when necessary to maintain continuity of services in the district.
Retroactive employment shall be recommended to the Board at the next regular
meeting.
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 653a
The district shall submit a New Hire Report for each employee required to be
reported by law.
SC 111
23 Pa. C.S.A.
6301 et seq
Title 22
Sec. 8.1 et seq
No candidate shall be employed until such candidate has complied with the
mandatory background check requirements for criminal history and child abuse and
the district has evaluated the results of that screening process.
Employment shall not become official until approval is given by the district.
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Nepotism
For purposes of this policy, nepotism is defined as patronage bestowed in
consideration of family relationship and not of merit.
The Board rejects the practice of nepotism, as defined in this policy, and reaffirms
the practice of hiring the best qualified individual for the position. In cases where
relationship to Board members or current employees is a factor, the Board will be
guided by the current provisions of law and strict adherence to its own hiring
procedures.
Title I Paraprofessionals
20 U.S.C.
Sec. 6319
All paraprofessionals providing instructional support in a program supported by
Title I funds who were hired after January 8, 2002, shall have a secondary school
diploma or a recognized equivalent and one (1) of the following:
1.
Completed at least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher learning.
2.
Obtained an Associate's or higher degree.
3.
Met a rigorous standard of quality through a formal assessment.
Title I paraprofessionals who solely coordinate parental involvement activities or act
as translators are exempt from the above qualifications.
4.
Delegation of
Responsibility
Pol. 104
P.L. 88-352
P.L. 92-318
The Superintendent or designee shall develop procedures for the recruitment,
screening, and recommendation of candidates for classified employment in
accordance with Board policy and state and federal law and regulations.
The process of recruiting, interviewing, and selecting candidates to be recommended
for employment shall be the responsibility of the Director of Personnel and those
administrative staff members designated by the Superintendent.
The Superintendent or designee shall seek candidates of good moral character who
possess the following attributes:
1.
Successful training and experience.
2.
Appreciation of children.
3.
Skills required to complete essential job functions.
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4.
Emotional and mental maturity.
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 12101 et seq
The administration may administer screening tests that bear upon the candidate's
ability to perform the tasks of the job for which the candidate is being considered.
The administration shall seek recommendations from former employers and others
to assess the candidate's qualifications. Recommendations and references shall be
retained confidentially and for official use only.
20 U.S.C.
Sec. 6319
The principal of a school providing Title I programs to students shall annually attest
that paraprofessionals providing instructional support in such programs meet the
qualifications required by federal law and regulations.
School Code
111, 406
PA Code
Title 22
Sec. 403.1, 403.5
Federal Regulations
P.L. 88-352
P.L. 92-318
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 12101 et seq
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 653a
PA Statute
23 Pa. C.S.A.
6301 et seq
Board Policy
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