Justifiable Decrease in Teaching Positions
Section
D. Administration and Personnel
Code
D475
Adopted
2025-12-08
Revised
Status
Active
The West Lafayette Community School Corporation will follow all applicable law when financial/operational circumstances justify a decrease in teaching positions (reduction in force).
The Superintendent is directed to develop administrative guidelines, to be incorporated into applicable handbook(s), to implement this Policy.
West Lafayette Community School Corporation
Adopted: December 8, 2025
Revised: [date]
Policies
A. Basic Commitments
-
A100
Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment -
A125
Nepotism, Conflict of Interest, Gifts and Use of Corporation Resources -
A175
Whistleblower Protection -
A200
Firearms, Weapons and Destructive Devices -
A225
Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect -
A250
No Tobacco -
A275
Wellness -
A285
No Distracted Driving -
A300
Responsible Use of Technology and Internet Use -
A301
Wireless Communication Device -
A325
Communicable Diseases -
A350
Civility and Decorum
C. Students
-
C100
Entrance Age & Requirements -
C125
ADMISSION TO THE CORPORATION (LEGAL SETTLEMENT) -
C150
Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights and Services -
C175
Attendance, Academic Engagement and Truancy Prevention Policy -
C200
Anti-Bullying -
C225
Parental Access to Instructional Material and Surveys -
C250
Title I Parent & Family Engagement -
C275
Test Security Provisions for Statewide Assessments -
C300
Programs for Students with Disabilities and Least Restrictive Environment -
C350
Student Discipline -
C375
Suspension and Expulsion of Students -
C400
Use of Restraint and Seclusion with Students -
C425
Student Suicide Prevention & Awareness -
C450
Drug Prevention -
C475
SCHOOL SPONSORED PUBLICATIONS AND PRODUCTIONS -
C500
School Trips and Privately Sponsored Activities Involving School Corporation Employees and Students -
C525
Medical Needs at School -
C550
Student Search and Seizure -
C575
Student Homework -
C600
Withdrawal From School
D. Administration and Personnel
-
D100
Corporation Organization -
D125
Evaluation of the Superintendent -
D150
Board-Superintendent Relationship -
D175
Board-Staff Communications -
D200
Standard of Care and Supervision of Students -
D225
Employee Ethics -
D275
Drug-Free Workplace -
D300
Controlled Substances and Alcohol Testing for CDL License Holders -
D325
Employee Background Checks and Mandatory Reporting (2) -
D325
Employee Background Checks and Mandatory Reporting -
D350
Fitness For Duty Leaves and Examinations -
D375
Employee Discipline -
D400
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) -
D425
Employee Benefits -
D425.1
General Guidelines for Requesting Additional Compensation -
D450
Resignation -
D475
Justifiable Decrease in Teaching Positions -
D500
School Resource Officer Employment and Training -
D550
Remote Work (2) -
D550
Remote Work
F. Fiscal Management
-
F100
Internal Controls and Reporting Losses, Shortages, Variances or Thefts -
F125
Purchasing Procedures and Capital Assets -
F150
Use of Credit Cards -
F175
Collection and Forgiveness of Debt (Bad Debt) -
F176
Unpaid Meals -
F200
Investment Income -
F225
Fundraising and Crowdfunding -
F250
Travel Expenses -
F275
Gifts and Donations -
F300
Time and Effort -
F325
Debt Management Policy -
F350
Reserve and Liquidity Policy
G. Operations and Facilities
-
G100
Facility and Transportation Safety -
G125
Criminal Organization Activity -
G150
Registered Sex or Violent Offenders -
G175
Chemical Management and Preparedness for Toxic Hazard -
G200
Environmental Health and Safety Issues -
G225
Vehicle Idling -
G250
Pest Control -
G275
Animals on School Property -
G300
Latch-Key Programs -
G325
Free and Reduced-Price Meal -
G350
Audio, Video, and Digital Recording on School Property and of School Meetings -
G360
Data Breach and Protection -
G375
Community Use of School Facilities -
G400
Title I Comparability Policy -
G425
Pledge of Allegiance and Moments of Silence -
G450
Advertisements, Publications and Naming Rights -
G475
Prohibition of Unmanned Aircraft (Drones)
Admin Guidelines
Administration
-
D400-R
Family and Medical Leave Act -
D475-R
Justifiable Decrease in Teaching Positions -
D550-R
Remote Work
Basic Commitments
-
A125-R
Staff Conflicts of Interest -
A175-R
Whistleblower Protection -
A225-R
Documentation with Digital Cameras -
A250-R
No Tobacco -
A275-R
School Wellness
Students
-
C100-R
Entrance Age & Requirements -
C125-R
Student Admission/Enrollment -
C175-R
Continuous Learning Guidelines -
C225-R
Procedure for Grievance involving Third Party Survey -
C275-R
Test Security Provisions for Statewide Assessments -
C350-R
Student Due Process Rights -
C400-R
Seclusion and Restraint Plan -
C550-R
Student Search and Seizure Administrative Guidelines/Regulations