4120.04 - EMPLOYMENT OF SUBSTITUTES

The Board recognizes its responsibility to procure the services of substitute support staff in order to prevent the interruption of the operation of the schools.

The names of potential substitute personnel and the positions in which they may substitute shall be maintained by the District Office.

Proper certification shall be on file if the position requires certification. A satisfactory background check shall be conducted consistent with Policy 4121 - Criminal History Record Check and Employee Self-Reporting Requirements.

Relatives of staff members may be employed by the Board, provided the staff member being employed is not placed in a position in which they are supervised directly by the staff member who is related.

The employment of substitute support staff prior to approval by the Board is authorized when their employment is required to maintain the continuity of services in the District.

Retroactive employment shall be recommended to the Board at the next meeting.

Prior to the end of the school year, District-employed substitutes, who the District intends to employ for the ensuing school year, will receive a letter of reasonable assurance of continued employment.

Revised 11/15/21
Revised 10/17/22

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