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EMPLOYEE / EMPLOYMENT
Objective Criteria
for Personnel Decisions
Personnel management decisions of the
District shall be based upon the following priorities:
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The
welfare and benefits of the students.
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The welfare and benefits of the total staff.
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The welfare and benefits of individual staff members.
The guiding principle of the personnel
management system shall be fairness and equality for all. Assignment,
promotion, demotion, reassignment, dismissal, or employment on the basis of
race, ethnic origin, sex, age, or disability is expressly prohibited.
The public school program of the District
shall not be open to exploitation for any reason whatsoever, including
political, business, special friendship, family relationship, or personal
gratification. The instructional staff and other employees shall be
recommended to the board on the basis of qualifications to the best of the
knowledge, belief, and ability of the administrative staff. The board shall
follow the same plan in approving recommendations and the decision shall be
final and effective.
The board establishes the following
objective criteria for guidance in decisions regarding the hiring and
promotion of District personnel:
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Academic
or technical preparation, supported by transcripts:
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Master's degree.
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Bachelor's degree.
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High school diploma.
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Technical schools.
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Hours above degree at any level.
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Certification in Texas, or
eligibility for certification (for professional personnel:)
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Proper certification for grade level, subject, or assignment.
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Experience:
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In particular field of employment.
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In the District.
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In any district.
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In related profession or field of employment.
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Recommendations:
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Previous employers.
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Current supervisor.
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College or university
personnel.
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Evaluations.
Residency Policy
Residency within the Irving Independent
School District is not a requirement of employment or continued employment
for classroom teachers. However, as a hiring practice, the IISD may give
preference to applicants who are able to reside within the District. Some
administrative personnel are required to live within the District. [See
Board Policy DB(Local)]
Equal Opportunity
Employment
The District shall not fail or refuse to
hire, discharge, nor otherwise discriminate against any individual with
respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, on
the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age or handicapping condition; nor shall the District limit, segregate or
classify its employees or applicants for employment in any way which would
deprive or tend to deprive any individual of employment opportunities or
otherwise affect the individual's status as employee.
Any person wishing to
discuss possible violations should contact:
TITLE
IX, SECTION 504, AND ADA
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ACT COORDINATOR
Neil
Dugger
Asst. Supt. for Personnel/Administration
2621 W. Airport Freeway
Irving, Texas 75062-6020
972-600-5210
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