2016 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 15 - Education
§ 15-1326 Employment and discharge of personnel

AZ Rev Stat § 15-1326 (2016) What's This?

15-1326. Employment and discharge of personnel

A. The superintendent, acting on behalf of the board of directors, shall employ all personnel needed for the operation of the schools. The superintendent, with the approval of and acting on behalf of the board, may issue individual contracts for teaching positions. The board shall review all personnel appointments on a periodic basis and may require employment justification by the superintendent as it deems necessary.

B. Except as provided in section 15-1325, the superintendent shall place each new employee in a probationary employment status. The board shall determine the term and conditions of probationary employment status. The superintendent may discharge any probationary employee who is unsuited or not qualified for employment at the schools and shall file with the board a written report of the action and the reasons for the discharge. On satisfactory completion of probationary employment, employees shall be granted permanent employment status.

C. The superintendent may discharge, only for cause, any permanent employee at the schools. The superintendent shall file with the board a written report of the action and the reasons for the discharge. Permanent employees discharged from employment at the schools are entitled to due process protections in the manner provided by the board including but not limited to a hearing before the board of directors. The due process procedures will be developed in consultation with the employees.

D. The board shall prescribe policies for employees, including employee conduct and discipline.

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