4111 - CREATING A POSITION

Elk Rapids Schools

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4111 - CREATING A POSITION

The Board of Education recognizes the need to establish positions which, when filled by competent, qualified support staff, will assist the District in achieving the education goals set by the Board. The District employs only U.S. citizens and others lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

The Superintendent shall verify all new employees' and substitutes' right to work in the United States according to the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

4111.1	Board Authority

	The Board reserves the right to:

	A.	Fix and prescribe the duties to be performed by all personnel;

	B.	Create new positions and/or increase the number of support staff in an existing position;

	C.	Specify the number of persons within each job category;

	D.	Set the initial salary for a new position not covered by civil service rules.

4111.2	Criteria for Creating Positions

	In the exercise of its authority to create new positions, the Board shall give primary consideration to:

	A.	The number of students enrolled;

	B.	The special needs of the District;

	C.	The special needs of the students;

	D.	The operational services of the District;

	E.	The advice and recommendations of the Superintendent.

4111.3	Delegation of Authority

	The Board delegates the right to fix and prescribe the duties of support staff to the Superintendent.

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986