It shall be the policy of the Board of Education to employ the best qualified individual for any District vacancy at any level.

Vacancies shall be announced, and all members of the professional staff shall be eligible for consideration for any District vacancy, providing they are properly qualified.

The Superintendent shall develop administrative guidelines for the reduction of staff which shall be in accordance with the terms of the negotiated, collectively-bargained agreement, due process, and the best interests of the District.

The Superintendent shall establish procedures to facilitate identification and evaluation of candidates for administrative, supervisory, and other leadership positions.