Board Policy

BP 4111

Certificated Personnel

Recruitment And Selection

The Board of Education desires to employ the most highly qualified person available for each open position. The Superintendent or designee shall develop recruitment and selection procedures which include:

1. Assessment of the district's needs for specific skills, knowledge and abilities

2. Development of job descriptions which accurately describe all essential and marginal functions and duties of each position

(cf. 4119.3/4219.3/4319.3 - Duties of Personnel)

3. Dissemination of vacancy announcements to ensure a wide range of candidates

4. Screening procedures which identify the best possible candidates for interviews

5. Interview procedures which determine the best qualified candidate for recommendation to the Board

The Superintendent or designee shall recommend only those candidates who meet all qualifications established by law and the Board for the position. Nominations for employment shall be based upon screening devices, interviews, observations and recommendations from previous employers.

No inquiry shall be made with regard to the age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation of a person seeking employment. During job interviews, applicants may be asked to describe or demonstrate how they will be able to perform the duties of the job.

(cf. 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment)

(cf. 4032 - Reasonable Accommodation)

District employment practices shall not discriminate against legal noncitizen residents. Inquiries to assure employment eligibility shall be made in accordance with Board policy and administrative regulation.

No person shall be employed by the Board without the recommendation or endorsement of the Superintendent or designee, who shall present one candidate to the Board for approval. If the candidate is rejected, the Superintendent shall recommend a subsequent candidate until the Board elects someone to fill the position or elects not to fill the position. The Board shall make the final decision on the election of all employees.

(cf. 4111.2/4211.2/4311.2 - Legal Status Requirement)

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

200-261 Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex

44066 Limitations on certification requirement

44259 Teaching credential; exception; designated subjects; minimum requirements

44830 Employment of certificated persons

44830.5 Assignment of certificated employees to district; ethnic ratio

44858 Age or marital status in employment positions requiring certification qualifications

44859 Prohibition against certain rules and regulations re residency

CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5

30-31 Affirmative action employment programs

GOVERNMENT CODE

12900 Unlawful employment practices

12940-12956 Discrimination prohibited; unlawful practices

UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 8

1324(a)(b) Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and Immigration Act of 1990

UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42

12101 et seq. Americans With Disabilities Act

2000d & 2000e et seq. Title VI and Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended

2000h-2 et seq. Title IX, 1972 Education Act Amendments

Policy PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: February 8, 2001 Palos Verdes Estates, California