​​5.11.18 Reduction of Staff

The principal—in consultation with the pastor, where applicable, and the assistant regional superintendent—retains the right to eliminate teaching and administrative positions for the following reasons:

• A change in the instructional needs of the school

• A decrease in enrollment

• Budgetary constraints

• Other administrative or managerial concerns

In making personnel decisions for the reduction of staff, the principal should consider:

• Curriculum and other needs of the school

• Staff members' professional qualifications, teaching experience in subject areas, and historical contribution to the effectiveness of the school programs
  

• Performance evaluations​

• Record of discipline
  

• Any other matters that may be pertinent