Common use of INTERVIEWING AND HIRING Clause in Contracts

INTERVIEWING AND HIRING. The parties believe that the best educational environment exists within a framework of cooperation and collaboration among staff members. It is the further belief that those persons with the most familiarity of a particular position, as well as those persons who work most closely with the person in that position, have a valuable insight into which candidate might best add to the educational climate by filling said vacant position. In light of these beliefs the parties agree that: A. All formal interviews for new certified staff members shall be conducted by an Interview Team. It will be the responsibility of the Superintendent or designee to assemble Bargaining Unit Members for the Interview Team. This will provide the opportunity for the Interview Team to consist of administrators and a minimum of two (2) Bargaining Unit Members. B. At the conclusion of each set of interviews, the Interview Team shall make its recommendations for hiring based upon the interview process. C. This article excludes interviewing for Superintendent or Treasurer and is recommended but optional for other administrative positions.