Administrator Handbook
Personnel
File: 5040 – Professional Staff Recruiting
Because the quality of the staff hired by the Olentangy Board of Education is the major component of an effective, productive educational program, the Board and the administration of the district will make efforts to attract and retain the most qualified personnel.
The Board expects the superintendent, with the assistance of the administrative staff, to determine the personnel needs of the school system and the individual schools and to locate the best qualified candidates to recommend for employment.
The search for teachers and other professional employees will extend to a wide variety of educational institutions and geographical areas. The search will take into consideration the characteristics of the community and the school system as well as the need for a staff from various backgrounds and with differing levels of experience.
Recruitment procedures will include posting all openings so that the talents and potential of individuals already employed by the school system will not be overlooked. Any current employee may apply for any position for which he/she has certification and meets other stated requirements. All candidates shall be considered on the basis of their merits, qualifications and the needs of the district.
The appropriate building administrator will be expected to be involved in recruiting and interviewing. The superintendent's recommendation will reflect, although not necessarily agree with, their estimation of the candidate being recommended.
[Adoption date: August 24, 2004]
OAC 3301-35-03