Policy No.	5215
	Adoption Date:	July 11, 1984
	Revised:	November 18, 1998

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATED ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Administrative staff are responsible to the board through the superintendent. The board shall approve the initial assignment of administrative staff at the time of employment. All such assignments will be consistent with the endorsement(s) of the respective principals.

The superintendent shall have the authority to reorganize and/or rearrange the specific responsibilities of the administrative and supervisory staff in a manner that will provide for the effective operation of the district. The superintendent shall, in considering any assignment or transfer, base a decision on such factors as the desired performance and/or expectations inherent in the position, the staff member's background and preparation, the staff member's past performance, and the impact on other facets of the district's operations.

A certificated administrative staff member who is being transferred at the expiration of his/her employment contract to any administrative or nonadministrative position shall be notified by May 1, except in case of emergency.

Legal References:

RCW	28A.405.230	Transfer of administrator to subordinate certificated position
WAC	180-16-231	Assignment of principals and vice principals within district