Regulation 6510-1

Instructional Decisions

Staffing for Instruction

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board: 
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 11/24/2009
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Staff allocations are assigned systematically by a district formula designed to serve student needs. Teachers and other staff members generally have the opportunity to contribute to decisions regarding the utilization of staffing resources within their respective schools.

 

Principals are responsible for organizing and assigning staff members within their respective buildings according to the staffing plan approved by the Superintendent’s office. Principals are also responsible for developing plans and procedures which facilitate instructional staff in the delivery of instruction.

 

Principals are encouraged to develop staffing plans designed to bring the most effective and efficient instruction to students.

1. Alternative staffing plans shall be approved on the following basis:
2. The plan should provide a better learning experience for students, enhance the possibility for individualization of instruction, promote more flexible grouping, and encourage team teaching,
3. The plan should provide a more functional use of staff,
4. The plan should free professionals from non-professional duties, and/or
5. The plan should result in utilization of resources as effectively as alternative plans.
6. Changes in staff plans should be accomplished with cooperation and understanding of staff in the school.