15-1326. Employment and discharge of
personnel
A. The superintendent, acting on behalf of the board of directors, shall employ all
personnel needed for the operation of the schools. The superintendent, with the approval
of and acting on behalf of the board, may issue individual contracts for teaching
positions. The board shall review all personnel appointments on a periodic basis and may
require employment justification by the superintendent as it deems necessary.
B. Except as provided in section 15-1325, the superintendent shall place each new
employee in a probationary employment status. The board shall determine the term and
conditions of probationary employment status. The superintendent may discharge any
probationary employee who is unsuited or not qualified for employment at the schools and
shall file with the board a written report of the action and the reasons for the
discharge. On satisfactory completion of probationary employment, employees shall be
granted permanent employment status.
C. The superintendent may discharge, only for cause, any permanent employee at the
schools. The superintendent shall file with the board a written report of the action and
the reasons for the discharge. Permanent employees discharged from employment at the
schools are entitled to due process protections in the manner provided by the board
including but not limited to a hearing before the board of directors. The due process
procedures will be developed in consultation with the employees.
D. The board shall prescribe policies for employees, including employee conduct and
discipline.
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