4217.3

Personnel -- Non-Certified

Personnel Reduction in Force (RIF)

Introduction

The Board of Education may reduce the number of support personnel employed, because of reduced enrollment within the district, lack of funds, elimination or reduction of a special program, or for other reasons.

The Board of Education will abide by procedures currently existing in employee organization agreements and will give due consideration to its ability to reduce staff by:

A.  Voluntary retirements.

B.  Voluntary resignation.

C.  Transfer of existing staff members.

D.  Voluntary leaves of absence.

Policy approved:  7/11/05