The appointment of competent and highly qualified personnel is essential to achieving excellence in equity in our learning and work environments, and workforce and operational excellence for the effective operation of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS).
The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for a comprehensive and equitable process for the appointment of PGCPS personnel.
Within the context of this policy, the following definitions apply:
A. Appointment of Executive Team
The CEO shall hire and set the salaries of a chief operating officer, a chief financial officer, a chief academic officer, a chief of staff, a board liaison, and other necessary executive staff.
B. Appointment of Certificated Staff
C. Appointment of Non-Certificated Personnel
The Board grants to the CEO the authority to appoint all non-certificated personnel.
D. Acting Appointments
The CEO may appoint employees to fill administrative and supervisory positions on an acting basis if the permanent employee is absent or in extenuating circumstances as determined by the CEO.
E. Appointment Process
The CEO is authorized to develop administrative procedures consistent with this policy.
A. Legal
Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §§ 4-103, 4-107(d)(1), 6-201 Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article § 3-305
B. Policies
Board Policy 4111 – Employment - Recruitment
Policy Adopted 11/12/74
Policy Amended 12/14/89
Policy Amended 5/12/03
Policy Reviewed – No Revisions Required 12/8/04
Policy Amended 4/20/06
Policy Amended 4/29/10
Policy Amended 3/21/17
Policy Amended 01/12/22
Updated January 12, 2023