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Policy 7070 – Appointments to Certificated Administrator and Supervisor Positions

The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for the appointment of certificated administrators and supervisors.

Policy Document

Implementation Procedures

I. Policy Value Statement

The appointment of personnel to certificated administrator and supervisor positions is essential to the effective operation of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS).

II. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for the appointment of certificated administrators and supervisors.

III. Standards

  1. The Superintendent will recommend in writing to the Howard County Board of Education (Board) the approval of all appointments and promotions to certificated positions, in accordance with Maryland law.

  2. The Superintendent has the authority to assign and reassign certificated administrators and supervisors, in accordance with Maryland law.

  3. Vacancies for principals, assistant principals, and Athletics and Activities Managers (AAMs) will be advertised as a classification and not on an individual school basis so that a candidate may be given consideration for any of the vacancies that may exist.

  4. Supervisor positions will be advertised as individual vacancies are approved to fill.

  5. Announcements of vacancies will comply with current negotiated master agreements when applicable.

  6. Consistent procedures for accepting, screening, and selecting candidates who are the most qualified to meet the needs of the school system will be developed and followed. When selecting internal candidates, this will include a review of pertinent records for violations of Board policies related to bullying, harassment, discrimination, and sexual harassment.

  7. The needs of individual schools will be considered when making administrator appointments.

IV. Responsibilities

The Superintendent/designee will ensure that the provisions of this policy are followed.

V. Delegation of Authority

The Superintendent is authorized to develop appropriate procedures for the implementation of this policy within the limits set forth in this policy.

VI. Definitions

Within the context of this policy, the following definitions apply:

  1. Administrator – The individual responsible for the leadership and supervision within a school building that includes principals, assistant principals, Athletics and Activities Managers (AAMs), and leadership interns.

  2. Certificated – Requiring a Maryland State Department of Education certificate.

  3. Supervisor – A position responsible for curriculum development or supervision of instruction or instructional programs.

VII. References

A. Legal

  • Md. Ann. Code, Education Article, Section 4-103

  • Md. Ann. Code, Education Article, Section 6-201

  • Md. Ann. Code, Education Article, Section 6-501

B. Board Policies

C. Relevant Data Sources

D. Other

  • Master Agreement Between the Board of Education of Howard County and the Howard County Association of Supervisors and Administrators (HCASA)

  • Master Agreement Between the Howard County Board of Education and the Howard County Education Association (HCEA)

VIII. History

ADOPTED: September 28, 1976

REVIEWED: February 24, 2022

MODIFIED: November 1, 2018

REVISED:

  • November 21, 1989

  • November 26, 1991

  • April 10, 2008

  • March 7, 2024

EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2024

Policy History Key

  • Adopted-Original date the Board took action to approve a policy
  • Reviewed-The date the status of a policy was assessed by the Superintendent’s Standing Policy Group
  • Modified-The date the Board took action to alter a policy that based on the recommendation of the Superintendent/designee did not require a comprehensive examination
  • Revised-The date the Board took action on a that policy based on the recommendation of the Superintendent/designee needed a comprehensive examination
  • Effective-The date a policy is implemented throughout the HCPSS, typically July 1 following Board action.