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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 301
SECTION:
ADMINISTRATIVE
EMPLOYEES
TITLE:
CREATING A POSITION 
ADOPTED:
May 17, 2007
REVISED:
301.  CREATING A POSITION
1.
Purpose
Administrative positions will be established by the Board in order to promote the
attainment of the district's goals and provide effective management and leadership
for the operation of the district. 
2.
Authority
SC 1001, 1106
Title 22
Sec. 4.4
The need for creating administrative positions shall be determined by the Board,
based on the recommendation of the Superintendent. The Board reserves for itself
the final determination of the number and type of administrative positions deemed
necessary for effective management of the district.
SC 1075, 1142
The initial salary or salary range for a new position shall be determined by the Board
when creating such position, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
and supporting documentation.
3.
Guidelines
In the exercise of its authority to create a new position, the Board shall give primary
consideration to the following:
1.
Most effective management of district programs.
2.
Number of students enrolled.
3.
Special needs of students.
4.
Operational needs of the district.
5.
Financial resources of the district. 
Recommendations for a new or additional administrative position shall include:
1.
Job description clearly outlining the duties for which the position was created.
2.
A title that conforms with the appropriate certificate if certification is required.
3.
Supporting data and other rationale relevant to the recommendation.
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4.
Delegation of
Responsibility
The Superintendent shall be responsible for recommending a new or additional
administrative position. 
The Board may, through the Superintendent, seek the advice of administrative staff
in creating a new position or increasing the number of administrators in existing
positions.
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 12101 et seq
The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible to maintain a comprehensive
and up-to-date job description for all positions in the district, so as to promote
efficiency and economy in staff operations. Job descriptions shall be prepared in
accordance with relevant federal and state laws and regulations.
School Code
1001, 1106,
1075, 1142
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 12101 et seq
PA Code
Title 22
Sec. 4.4