File: GCF-R-1

HIRING POLICY - EXTRA CURRICULAR POSITIONS

1. Vacancies will be posted in all buildings.

2. Vacancies to be filled by other than system transfers will be advertised in the press.

3. A copy of the vacancy notice will be forwarded to the appropriate association/union president.

4. Vacancies which are not filled by system transfers will be filled as follows: The extra curricular supervisor will interview candidates and recommend two or three finalists to the superintendent. The superintendent will not select the candidate to fill the position. The superintendent will discuss the finalists with the extra curricular supervisor, and the extra curricular supervisor will then recommend a finalist. The superintendent retains his/her right to veto recommended candidate. The extra curricular supervisor will continue to submit a candidate until the superintendent agrees to nominate a recommended candidate to the School Committee for appointment.

5. Local candidates will be interviewed. A local candidate is either a currently-employed staff member which includes staff members on leave, or a local resident.

6. The use of political, social, or other pressures automatically disqualifies the applicant for the position from any further consideration.

A vacancy will be declared at least six weeks prior to the beginning of the next season and/or school year if and when:

a) the incumbent coach, advisor, etc. declines to be considered for the posted position

b) the responsible supervisor declares the position open.

Agawam Public Schools