What is a Merit System?

It is a structured personnel system for classified (non-teaching) personnel.

The personnel operation in a merit system school district is governed by the laws contained in the California Education Code.

The body which assures the proper administration of the merit system is the Personnel Commission.

There are several principles upon which the merit system is based. Those which apply directly to classified employee recruitment and selection activities of the district are:

" employment and promotion on the basis of merit as shown by competitive examination,
" ensuring like pay for like service,
" prohibition of discrimination in employment, and
" encouragement of career service.

In addition, the merit system provides impartial hearing of appeals from disciplinary actions by an independent body whose decision is binding upon the Board of Education.

 

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