ARTICLE 7 PROMOTIONS

Chariho School District

A. Promotional positions are those positions of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) and Humanities Specialists, Department Chairs, Lead Teachers, and Content Area Leaders. Stipends for these positions are listed in Appendix B.

B. Promotions shall be filled on the basis of the best-qualified applicant available. Where two (2) or more candidates are equal in qualifications, the applicant with the highest Performance-Seniority-Experience (PSE) Score shall be given preference, and if the applicants have the same PSE Score, then the applicant with the greatest seniority in the Chariho Regional School District shall be given preference.

C. All vacancies in promotional positions shall be posted and all qualified internal applicants shall be interviewed. If there are no internal qualified applicants, the Committee may leave the position vacant or hire from outside the bargaining unit.