Contracts

Policy: 5050

Section: 5000 - Personnel

Montesano School District #66

Contracts

1. Certificated Staff Contracts 

Upon recommendation of the superintendent and approval by a majority of the board of directors, the district will offer written contracts to those individuals hired as certificated employees. Such contracts will state the salary to be paid based upon the applicable salary schedule, the number of days of service, the effective date, and the term of the contract—which will not be for more than one year.

Continuing Contracts

Certificated staff—besides the superintendent, retire-rehires, and leave-replacement employees—who do not receive timely notice of nonrenewal have a right to have their contracts renewed for another term.

Provisional employees

Provisional employees, as defined by RCW 28A.405.220, may have their contracts nonrenewed in accordance with RCW 28A.405.220.

Retire-rehire and leave-replacement employees

Contracts with retire-rehires and persons replacing certificated staff on leave do not have continuing contract rights. Accordingly, retire-rehire and leave-replacement contracts will include the following language: “It is understood and agreed that the staff member is employed pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28A.405.900. In accordance with the provisions of RCW 28A.405.900, this contract expires automatically at the end of the contract term set forth herein and is not subject to the provisions of RCW 28A.405.210.”

Principal Contracts

The board reserves the right to offer a principal a two or three-year contract, provided the principal meets the following criteria:

1. They have been employed as principals for three or more consecutive years.
2. They have been recommended by the superintendent as candidates for a two- or three-year contract because they have demonstrated the ability to stabilize instructional practices and received a rating of level 3 or above in their most recent comprehensive performance evaluation under RCW 28A.405.100.
3. They have met the district’s requirements for satisfying an updated record check under RCW 28A.400.303.

A three-year contract with a principal may not be renewed before the final year of the contract.

Principals who do not qualify for or are not offered a two- or three-year contract will receive contracts with one-year terms.

1. Superintendent Contracts

The superintendent may receive a contract with a term of up to three years.

The board can renew or non-renew the superintendent’s contract at its sole discretion.

1. Classified Staff Contracts

Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, contracts for selected classified staff may be in writing and/or for a specific period not to exceed one year. Otherwise, the employment of classified staff will be on a month-to-month basis commencing from the first day of work.

Paraeducators

All paraeducators must be at least 18 years of age, must hold a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent, and must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education;
2. Hold an associate of arts degree;
3. Received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the paraeducator board; or
4. Completed a registered apprenticeship program.

1. Supplemental Contracts 

The district may issue supplemental contracts, which are not subject to the continuing contract statute, for services to be rendered in addition to a staff member’s normal “full-time” assignment. Supplemental contracts will not exceed one year and, if not renewed, will not constitute an adverse change in contract status.

1. Consultants

The district may obtain consultant services when unique knowledge or technical skills are needed. A description of desired services and an estimate of time and costs will be submitted to the superintendent or designee for action. The superintendent or designee will determine compensation but normally, compensation may not exceed that paid to a regular staff member with comparable duties. The superintendent or designee determines the compensation paid to a consultant, considering cost incurred and benefits derived therefrom. The district will determine the compensation classification of a consultant on a personal services contract or payroll in compliance with the guidelines of the Internal Revenue Service.

Last Revised: June 26, 2025

Classification: Essential

Prior Revised Dates:  04.98; 08.01; 8.03; 10.10; 12.11; 02/01/2018; 7/2023

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