Most bosses looking to hire prefer an applicant with experience over one without.
This premise prompted Limestone County school board member Earl Glaze to question Thursday whether the board was being asked to hire new graduates for teaching positions over substitute teachers with experience.
“I see we are hiring a few right out of college,” Glaze said as board members were about to vote on a list of new hires for the 2010-11 school year during their monthly meeting. “There are people substituting who say they can’t get an interview. Why are our principals not at least giving interviews to substitutes who have five and six years of experience? They are certified and they are subbing but they are not given interviews.”
Superintendent Dr. Barry Carroll asked Glaze if the individual or individuals in question were certified, and Glaze said they were.
“I don’t know that I can answer that question,” Carroll told Glaze. “We can look into that.”
Noting that he and other school officials had recently discussed equity for job applicants, Carroll added, “We will take a look at that and bring something back to the board.”
The superintendent said after the meeting that anyone is allowed to apply for a job with the Limestone County school system but no one is guaranteed either an interview or a job. He also said the school system purges job applications after a year.
Ombudsman
Board members also learned Thursday that the first-in-the-state Ombudsman program implemented last year in Limestone County to reduce the dropout rate has been an overwhelming success, ensuring that 27 students graduated with a high school diploma who otherwise would not have, said PASS Coordinator Donna Morris.
See Saturday’s edition of The News Courier for a complete report on the program, prepared by Morris and Director of Federal Programs Debbie Owens, as well as comments from graduates and board members.
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Board member questions why newcomers are hired over subs
Most bosses looking to hire prefer an applicant with experience over one without.
This premise prompted Limestone County school board member Earl Glaze to question Thursday whether the board was being asked to hire new graduates for teaching positions over substitute teachers with experience. -
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Board member questions why newcomers are hired over subs
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