5050 Contracts
Certificated Staff Contracts
The district will write contracts for certificated staff for a period not to exceed one year. Upon recommendation of the superintendent and approval by a majority of the board of directors, the district will offer a certificated staff contract to recommended and approved applicants. Such contract will state the salary to be paid based upon the applicable salary schedule, FTE, effective date, and term of the contract.
Continuing Contracts
Certificated staff (except for the superintendent, retire-rehires, and leave-replacement employees) who do not receive timely notice of nonrenewal have a right to contract renewal for another term.
Provisional Employees
The district will issue a provisional contract to first-, second-, and third-year teaching and other non-supervisory certificated staff who are provisional employees, subject to non-renewal of employment as provided by law in accordance with RCW 28A.405.220.
Retire-Rehire and Leave-Replacement Employees
Contracts with retire-rehires and persons replacing certificated staff on leave are not subject to the continuing contract law and will include the following rider:
“It is understood and agreed that the staff member is employed pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28A.405.900. In accordance with the provisions of RCW 28A.405.900, this contract expires automatically at the end of the contract terms set forth herein and is not subject to the provisions of RCW 28A.405.210.”
Principal Contracts
The board reserves the right to offer a principal a two- or three-year contract, provided that the principal meets the following criteria:
- They have been employed as a principal for three or more consecutive years.
- They have been recommended by the superintendent as a candidate for a two- or three-year contract because they have demonstrated the ability to stabilize instructional practices and received a rating of level 3 or above in their most recent comprehensive performance evaluation under RCW 28A.405.100.
- They have met the district's requirements for satisfying an updated record check under RCW28A.400.303.
A three-year contract with a principal may not be renewed before the final year of the contract.
Principals who do not qualify for or are not offered a two- or three-year contract will receive contracts with one-year terms.
Superintendent contracts
The superintendent may receive a contract for up to three years.
The board may renew or non-renew the superintendent's contract at their sole discretion.
Classified Staff Contracts
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, contracts for selected classified staff may be in writing and/or for a specific period of time not to exceed one year. Otherwise, the employment of classified staff will be on a month-to-month basis commencing from the first day of work.
Paraeducators
All paraeducators must be 18 years of age and must hold a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent, and:
- Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an accredited institution of higher learning; or
- Hold at least an associate degree; or
- Have received a passing grade on the education testing service paraeducator assessment; or
- Have completed a registered paraeducator apprenticeship program.
Supplemental Contracts
The district may issue supplemental contracts, which are not subject to the continuing contract statute, for services to be rendered in excess of a normal “full-time” assignment. Supplemental contracts will not exceed one year and if not renewed will not constitute an adverse change in contract status.
Consultants
The district may obtain staff consultant services when unique knowledge or technical skills are needed. A description of desired services and an estimate of time and costs will be submitted to the superintendent or designee for action. The superintendent or designee will determine compensation, but normally compensation may not exceed that paid to a regular staff member with comparable duties. The superintendent or designee will determine the honorarium paid to a consultant, taking into account costs incurred and benefits derived. The district will determine the compensation classification of a consultant on a personal services contract in compliance with the guidelines of the Internal Revenue Service.