ARTICLE XV LAY OFF/RECALL

New Shoreham School District

If a contract of employment is terminated because of elimination of position or due to a decrease of pupil population pursuant to R.I.G.L. 16-13-6, the name of that teacher shall be placed on a reappointment list and remain on such a list for a period of three (3) years. If a position becomes open during such period and the teacher on the recall list applies for and is qualified to teach such position, the teacher shall be appointed to that position, provided the Committee determines, based on the Superintendent's and/or Principal's assessment, that such teacher is the most highly effective staff member to meet the particular student needs in the open position, which assessment shall include, but not be limited to, consideration of Rhode Island certifications, work history, including, but not limited to, attendance, effectiveness with various student populations, student achievement, recent experience in relevant subject matter, cooperativeness and collegiality. Seniority (as defined as length of time actively employed as a teacher by the New Shoreham School System, and as outlined by the New Shoreham School System's Seniority List) will be used as a tiebreaker in the event that two employees are deemed by the Superintendent to be equally highly effective.