A. Specialized, non-classroom teaching positions occurring within the Unit, shall be identified by the Personnel Department in the weekly Administrative Bulletin . Such identification shall be for purposes of information only and create no further obligation on the part of the District with regard to filling such positions.

B. Whenever any vacancy in a promotional position occurs between September and June, it will be publicized (by the Superintendent) by means of a written notice placed in the weekly Administrative Bulletin or a special bulletin of the District. Such notices shall be announced as far in advance as practicable, and in no event less than ten school days before any deadline date. Acting or temporary positions shall be posted as described above before permanent appointments are made.

C. Employees who desire to apply for such vacancies shall submit their applications in writing to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, within the time limit specified in the notice.

D. Each teacher who desires to apply for a promotional position which may be filled during the summer vacation period shall submit his/her name and summer address to the Superintendent prior to the summer vacation, together with identification of the position or positions for which he/she desires to apply. The District shall post a list of promotional positions to be filled during the summer vacation period on a bulletin board in the administrative offices of the District, release notification of such position vacancies to the local newspapers, and notify the office of the Association of such position vacancies.

E. All appointments to the aforesaid vacancies shall be based on qualifications, certification, and experience. They shall be made without discrimination because of sex, age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, handicap/disability, or marital status.

F. Insofar as it is consistent with the best interests of the District, all promotions shall be made from the ranks of the certificated personnel of the District.