Policy 3.55

Interim Appointments for Noninstructional Employees or Temporary Personnel

1. Interim Appointments:

   1. The Board may issue interim appointments to members of the noninstructional staff:

      1. when a non-instructional employee is on authorized leave or is otherwise unable to perform assigned duties.

         1. For a period of time in excess of six (6) months-- A noninstructional employee may receive an interim appointment for a term not to exceed the duration of the emergency period or until such time as the regular employee is able to return and perform assigned duties.

         2. For a period of time less than six (6) months-- All employees hired to replace regular employees expected to be on leave for less than six (6) months shall be employed as temporary personnel eligible for all benefits except Florida State Retirement.

      2. when a new position is created or added or when a regular position is permanently vacated, provided said position becomes available following the start of the school year at or after a date determined by the Superintendent. A qualified noninstructional employee may receive an interim appointment for a period not to exceed the duration of the balance of the school year.

      3. when the Superintendent determines circumstances and conditions to be such that it would be in the best interest of the School Board to recommend an interim appointment. A noninstructional employee may receive an interim appointment for a period not to exceed the duration of the balance of the school year.

   2. The salary and other benefits of employment of those persons appointed on an interim basis shall be the same as those provided to regular noninstructional personnel, except that the duration of service and compensation for the holders of such appointments shall be limited to only those days during which services are actually required or rendered. Interim appointments may be terminated by the School Board upon three days' written notice to the employee by the principal or director. The compensation for such employees shall be computed at the same daily rate that is allowed to full-time employees with the same qualifications and status.

   3. All letters of interim appointments issued prior to the adoption of this policy shall remain in full force and effect until such time as by their terms and conditions they expire or lapse.

2. If the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement conflict with this Policy, the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement will prevail.