5000 Policy – Recruitment and Selection of Staff

Decisions about hiring, assigning or transferring staff are based on maximizing the effectiveness of that staff member within Bellingham Public Schools.

The board ratifies hiring and termination decisions made by the superintendent. Staff positions are established by the superintendent to provide the district’s comprehensive program of education. New positions are established by the superintendent as needed. The superintendent establishes the necessary skills, competencies, qualifications, education, experience and past performance levels for each position as it relates to the district’s comprehensive program of education, and the goal of continued improvement in student learning. Selection of staff is based on which candidate is the most qualified for the position and is made pursuant to the district’s standard screening, interview and reference check process and equity requirements.

Positions are created within budget parameters and legal requirements.

Adopted/Revised: 08/25/15

Updated: 12/05/24

Superintendent or Board Approved: Superintendent Approved

Cross References:	Content
	Policy 5005 Employment Disclosures, Certification Requirements, Assurances and Approval

Legal References:	Content
	RCW 28A.400.300 Hiring and discharging employees — Written leave policies — Seniority and leave benefits of employees transferring between school districts and other educational employers RCW 28A.405.210 Conditions and contracts of employment — Determination of probable cause for nonrenewal of contracts — Nonrenewal due to enrollment decline or revenue loss — Notice — Opportunity for hearing RCW 43.43.830 Background checks — Access to children or vulnerable persons — Definitions RCW 43.43.832 Background checks —Disclosure of information — Sharing of criminal background information by health care facilities RCW 49.44.200 Personal social networking accounts —– Restrictions on employer access — Definitions. RCW 49.44.205 Violations of RCW 49.44.200 — Civil action — remedies WAC 162-12 Preemployment Inquiry Guide P.L. 99-603 (IRCA) Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Title 8 USC, Ch. 12 §1324a and §1324b WAC 392-190-0591 Public school employment and contract practices – Nondiscrimination

Legal References:

Content

RCW 28A.400.300 Hiring and discharging employees — Written leave policies — Seniority and leave benefits of employees transferring between school districts and other educational employers

RCW 28A.405.210 Conditions and contracts of employment — Determination of probable cause for nonrenewal of contracts — Nonrenewal due to enrollment decline or revenue loss — Notice —

Opportunity for hearing

RCW 43.43.830 Background checks — Access to children or vulnerable persons — Definitions

RCW 43.43.832 Background checks —Disclosure of information — Sharing of criminal background information by health care facilities

RCW 49.44.200 Personal social networking accounts —– Restrictions on employer access — Definitions.

RCW 49.44.205 Violations of RCW 49.44.200 — Civil action — remedies

WAC 162-12 Preemployment Inquiry Guide

P.L. 99-603 (IRCA) Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

Title 8 USC, Ch. 12 §1324a and §1324b

WAC 392-190-0591 Public school employment and contract practices – Nondiscrimination

Management Resources:	Content
	Policy & Legal News, December 2014 Policy News, February 2012

Management Resources:

Content

Policy & Legal News, December 2014

Policy News, February 2012

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