Policies and Regulations

NEPN Code: GA

Personnel
Personnel Goals/Priority Objectives

The Sioux Falls School District will recruit and retain a high-quality, diverse work force who will devote themselves to the education and welfare of all students, are committed to quality education, and will effectively implement the District’s goals and learning program. A comprehensive approach to recruiting and retaining staff will be utilized, including the following:

• Develop and implement strategies and procedures for recruitment,selection, and retention of staff.
• Provide channels of communication and procedures for addressing professional and ethical concerns, through which all persons or groups affected may be heard.
• Provide attractive compensation and benefit plans, as well as other provisions and activities for staff welfare.
• Use positive staff evaluation processes which build capacity, foster improvement, and increase communication between the employee and evaluator.

The Superintendent is directed to establish the procedures/practices to achieve the intent of this policy in accordance with State requirements.

Related Policies:

AC/AC-R - Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination
GB - Working Agreements - Recognition of Bargaining Units
GBEA - Nepotism
GCE - Staff Recruiting

Legal Reference:

SDCL 13-42 Teacher Certification