The basic consideration in the assignment of certificated personnel is the well being of the instructional program. The appropriateness of the assignments has a significant impact on the effectiveness of the total educational program.

Instructional personnel will be assigned on the basis of their qualifications, the needs of the District, and employee's expressed desires. When it is not possible to meet all three conditions, personnel will be assigned first in accordance with the needs of the District, second where the administration feels the employee is most qualified to serve, and third as to the expressed preference of the employees in order of seniority in the District, all other considerations being equal.

In the case of vacancies in new or existing positions, favorable consideration will be given to qualified applicants among current employees.

All coaching positions will be filled with personnel actively teaching in the school of the coaching assignment. In cases where this is not possible, the assignment must have the approval and endorsement of administration.