Probationary Status
Probationary employees shall receive training, assistance and evaluations consistent with their needs as new teachers. Such training and assistance may consist of inservice training and/or meetings with the employee's evaluator to discuss areas of strength and areas requiring improvement. Inservice training may be provided during school hours as part of a comprehensive staff development program.
The performance of each probationary employee shall be evaluated and assessed at least once every school year.
(cf. 4115 - Evaluation/Supervision)
(cf. 4131 - Staff Development)
Permanent Status
Granting of permanent status shall be based on completion of the probationary period in accordance with applicable law. Employees granted permanent status acquire specific rights under the Education Code, including those relating to discipline and dismissal. (Education Code 44932-44988)
(cf. 4117.6 - Decision Not to Rehire)
(cf. 4118 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
44466 Status of university interns
44850.1 No tenure in administrative or supervisory position
44885.5 Status of district interns
44908 Complete year for probationary employees
44911-44913 Service not computed in eligibility for permanent status
44915 Classification of probationary employees
44917-44921 Status of substitute or temporary employees
44929.20 Continuing contracts (not to exceed four years - ADA under 250)
44929.21 Districts of 250 ADA or more
44929.23 Districts with less than 250 ADA
44929.28 Employment by another district
44930-44988 Resignations, dismissals and leaves of absence, especially:
44948.2 Election to use provisions of Section 44948.3
44948.3 Dismissal of probationary employees
Policy HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: July 1992 Santa Barbara, California
revised: November 5, 2018