Policy - GCFB

POLICY: GCFB

EFFECTIVE DATE: 12-7-22

CANCELS SHEET DATED: 03-02-16, 05-01-19

REVIEWED BY POLICY COMMITTEE: 4-03-19, 10-12-22

RECRUITING AND HIRING OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

The RSU #74 School Board affirms its commitment to the strict prohibition of discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability, and to the principle of affirmative action to obtain wide and representative candidate pools.

For the purpose of this policy, “race” includes traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles, including braids, twists, and locs.

In accordance with 20-A MRSA, Section 1001(13), the RSU #74 Superintendent shall prepare a procedure designed to ensure nondiscriminatory practice in recruitment and hiring for all positions requiring administrator certification, as well as to result in selection of the most qualified candidates. This procedure shall be attached hereto as GCFB-R, and shall be reviewed periodically.

Moreover, upon each occasion of administrative vacancy, the RSU #74 Superintendent shall review the procedure and make appropriate adaptations as may be warranted by special circumstances. In the case of a vacancy in the Superintendency, the RSU #74 School Board shall review the procedure, adapting as appropriate.

In accordance with 20-A MRSA, Section 4502.4-A, the units Affirmative Action Plan shall include: a description of the status of RSU #74’s nondiscriminatory administrator hiring practice; plans for in-service training programs on gender equity for teachers, administrators and the RSU #74 School Board.

Legal Reference: 5 MRSA, Section 4576

20-A MRSA, Sections 6, 254.8-10, 256.1, 7, 1001.13, 4502.4A, 13011.6, 13019-A.1D, 13019-B.1C

Cross Reference: AC - Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

GBJC - Retention of Application Materials

GCFB-R - Recruiting and Hiring of Administrative Staff Administrative Procedure