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Personnel - Certified

Appointment

The Superintendent of Schools shall appoint and employ teachers, including substitute teachers, for positions authorized by the Board of Education and report such actions to the Board. For administrative positions, the Superintendent of Schools will recommend one or more finalists for Board interview and a final decision.

For all positions, while retaining authority for final decisions, the Superintendent of Schools shall involve appropriate administrators, teachers, and other staff members in personnel screening and interviews as appropriate.

The Superintendent shall insure that all certified personnel employed meet state certification requirements for the position, including required fingerprinting and other criminal records checks.

Within guidelines of any existing provisions in negotiated agreements, the Superintendent shall be responsible for placement of appointed employees on the salary schedule.  The Superintendent shall award credit for years of previous professional experience at his/her discretion.

Legal Reference:   Connecticut General Statutes

10-144o through 10-145f re teacher certification.

10-151 Employment of teachers.  Definitions.  Notice and hearing on failure to renew or termination of contract.  Appeal.

10-153 Discrimination on account of marital status.

10-155f Residency requirement prohibited.

46a-60 Discriminatory employment practices prohibited.

Public Act 94-221 An Act Concerning School Discipline and Security

Policy adopted:  7/11/05