CHAPTER 6.00 - PERSONNEL

6.104 Probationary Status for Educational Staff Professionals ESP

Policy:

Upon initial employment, ESP employees shall serve a probationary period. If a collective bargaining agreement does not provide for the conditions of a probationary period then the following provisions shall govern the implementation of this policy: 

(1) The probationary period shall begin the first day of regular employment. 

(2) The probationary period shall be one (1)year in duration. 

(3) Employment during the probationary period must be continuous for probation to be successfully completed. 

(4) The probationary period may be extended if the Superintendent or designee determines that an additional probationary period is needed. 

(5) The Superintendent shall determine whether to continue the employee’s employment for the duration of the contract year. 

(6) A probationary employee who is recommended for termination (non renewed) shall not have rights of appeal nor have a written explanation. 

(7) Probationary ESP employees shall be entitled the same benefits that are provided other employees in the same work position. 

STATUTORY AUTHORITY : 1001.41, 1012.22, 1012.23, F.S. 

LAWS IMPLEMENTED: 1001.43, 1012.40, F.S.. 

HISTORY: Adopted: January 14, 1999

Revision Date(s): October 7, 2003; February 8, 2005; February 9, 2010 

Formerly: