Persons appointed as temporary replacements to perform administrative tasks in emergency situations, during times of workload fluctuations or employee absences, or on special projects of short-term duration will be considered temporary administrative employees. They will be employed and assigned by action of the board and will be compensated for services on the basis of salary rates within board-approved budgetary allocations.

The appointment and service of a temporary administrative employee will be based on principles of performance, ability and qualifications, as for any other employment action, with consideration for the urgency and other circumstances of the district’s need and for the immediate availability of persons qualified to fill the need.

If a retired administrator is hired as a temporary administrator, he/she may work up to 867 hours without affecting his/her retirement.

Cross Reference: 
Hiring of Retired School Employees - Policy 5001

Legal References: 
Hiring and discharging of employees— Seniority and leave benefits, transfers between school districts and other educational employers - RCW 28A.400.300
Postretirement employment—Reduction or suspension of pension payments - RCW 41.32.570

Highline School District 401
Adopted by the Board: August 9, 2000
Revised by the Board: 06.12
Classification: Discretionary