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A. Certificated Staff Contracts
Upon recommendation of the superintendent and approval by a majority of the board of directors, Bellingham Public Schools will offer written contracts to those individuals hired as certificated employees. Such contracts will state the salary to be paid based upon the applicable salary schedule, the number of days of service, the effective date and the term of the contract鈥攚hich will not be for more than one year. Certificated staff contracts shall provide a date by which they must be returned or the district will consider the contract rejected.听Further, if the contract is returned with any of its terms changed or modified, the district will consider it rejected.

Continuing Contracts

听Certificated staff鈥攂esides the superintendent, retire-rehires and leave-replacement employees鈥攚ho do not receive timely notice of nonrenewal have a right to have their contracts renewed for another term.

Provisional employees

Provisional employees, as defined by RCW 28A.405.220, may have their contracts nonrenewed in accordance with RCW 28A.405.220.

Retire-rehire and leave-replacement employees

听Contracts with retire-rehires and persons replacing certificated staff on leave do not have continuing contract rights.

 

B. Superintendent Contracts

听The superintendent may receive a contract with a term of up to three years. The board can renew or non-renew the superintendent鈥檚 contract at its sole discretion.

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C. Classified Staff Contracts

Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, contracts for selected classified staff may be in writing and/or for a specific period not to exceed one year. Otherwise, the employment of classified staff will be on a month-to-month basis commencing from the first day of work.

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Paraeducators

All paraeducators must be at least 18 years of age, must hold a high school diploma or a
recognized equivalent, and must meet one of the following requirements:

1. 1. Earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education;
   2. Hold an associate of arts degree.
   3. Received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the paraeducator board; or
   4. Completed a registered apprenticeship program.

D. Supplemental Contracts

The district may issue supplemental contracts, which are not subject to the continuing contract statute, for services to be rendered in addition to a staff member鈥檚 normal 鈥渇ull-time鈥� assignment. Supplemental contracts will not exceed one year and, if not renewed, will not constitute an adverse change in contract status.

E. Consultants

The district may obtain consultant services when unique knowledge or technical skills are needed. A description of desired services and an estimate of time and costs will be submitted to the superintendent or designee for action. The superintendent or designee will determine compensation, considering cost incurred and benefits derived therefrom. The district will determine the compensation classification of a consultant on a personal services contract or payroll in compliance with the guidelines of the Internal Revenue Service.