The Board of Education shall fill each of its classified positions with qualified persons, consistent with position requirements. The primary role of classified personnel is to provide services that support and enhance the district's educational program.
(cf. 0200 - Goals for the School District)
(cf. 4211 - Recruitment and Selection)
Each classified staff member shall be held accountable for duties assigned to him/her and shall undergo regular performance evaluations in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
(cf. 4215 - Evaluation/Supervision)
Classification of Employees
The Board shall classify all employees and positions not requiring certification qualifications as the classified service, except for those employees and positions specifically exempt from classified service. (Education Code 45103)
Each position shall have a designated title and regular minimum number of assigned hours per day, days per week and months per year. A job description shall be established for each position.
Individuals who possess certification qualifications shall not be prohibited from being employed in a classified position. (Education Code 45104)
(cf. 4211 - Recruitment and Selection)
(cf. 4212 - Appointment and Conditions of Employment)
Before employing a short-term classified employee, the Board, at a regularly scheduled meeting, shall specify the service required to be performed by the employee and shall certify the ending date of the service. The Board may shorten or extend the ending date, but the date shall not be extended beyond 75 percent of the school year, as defined. (Education Code 45103)
Assignment
Classified employees shall be assigned by their immediate supervisors with the approval of the Superintendent or designee. They shall be required to perform those duties prescribed by the Board for the position the employee holds, in accordance with applicable job descriptions and collective bargaining agreements.
(cf. 4141/4241 - Collective Bargaining Agreement)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
45100-45139 Employment of classified staff
45160-45169 Salaries and differential compensation
45190-45210 Resignation and leaves of absence
49406 Examination for tuberculosis
51760-51769.5 Work experience education
Management Resources:
WEB SITES
California School Employees Association: http://www.csea.com
Policy PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS
adopted: May 19, 1960 Petaluma, California
revised: July 6, 1970
revised: June 25, 2002
revised: February 22, 2011