Glossary of Terms

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Credentials – One of three factors used in determining which employees will be included in the reduction in force. Refers to the degrees and licenses held by a licensed employee. 

Exclusions – See section (3) in policy GBKAA. The Superintendent may recommend exclusion of specifically identified employees based on an exceptional circumstance that would substantially impair a department or school’s total program provided that a probationary employee is not excluded from a reduction in force over a career employee who is as qualified as the probationary employee.

Experience (Length of Service) - One of the three factors used in determining which employees will be included in the reduction in force. Employees’ years of service to the District (including former Greensboro City, High Point City and Guilford County School Systems), School, and state will be considered (in that particular order) when determining which employees will be affected by a Reduction in Force. No experience credit is given while an employee is on an approved leave of absence without pay.

Interim - Refers to an employee under a temporary employment contract which is typically for a specified duration not to exceed one school year. Interim employees are not guaranteed employment beyond the ending date of their contract.

Layoff -  Also known as a reduction in force

Notice – Employees who are dismissed due to a reduction in force are provided a notice of no less than thirty (30) days
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Performance - One of the three factors used in determining which employees will be included in the reduction in force. Calculation of performance will be based on the employee’s two most recent summative performance appraisal instruments by giving a cumulative total from the numerical rating scale ranging from one point for “unsatisfactory” to six points for “superior.”  If an employee only has one instrument available, that instrument alone will be used by doubling the points in order to compare the individual with employees who have two summative instruments.

Priority - Employees affected by the reduction in force will be given first priority for re-employment in positions they qualify for which become available:

• For classified employees – the 12 months following their dismissal
• For licensed employees – the 3 consecutive years succeeding their dismissal

Refusal of an offer for re-employment results in the individuals name being removed from the “priority list.” 

Probationary - Refers to an employee who holds a clear standard professional I or II NC educator’s license but has not yet attained Career status (tenure) in Guilford County School district.

Recall -  See “Priority”

Reduction in Force - Separation of a permanent employee as necessitated by either district reorganization, decreased enrollment, program reduction/elimination or decreased funding.

Seniority - System that shows preference to employees with the longest service (SHRM)

Temporary - See “Interim”