Board members on hiring committees

[Andrea Randle]

Our school district is a small, rural district.  For many years there has always been a board member on hiring committees. I think the board liked having a heads up on candidates and the selected employees, especially in such a small community.  However, I feel like this is over stepping the Board's responsibility and is micromanaging.  I would love to hear others thoughts on this, and if any of your boards have a hiring committee policy or protocol about this issue. 

[Laura Ferone]

I actually serve on 2 boes (elementary and a central high school). Our board members on both do not sit on any hiring committees. We do however interview the finalists for asst principal and above. We have committees for principals that includes staff, parents, and community members but it is advisory only. We also get updates regarding the pool of candidates and we see all resumes prior to hiring including teachers.

[Karen Guerrette]

I’ve had the same experience as Rob- working on administrative hiring only. We have regularly gotten updates on the status of other hiring within the district. I find that is a useful way to stay in the loop without overstepping bounds.

[Rob Curtis]

Our board usually has a member Be a part of administrative hiring committees but not for regular staff hiring.