Code: CCB
Adopted: 4/18/17

The Board expects the superintendent to establish a clear understanding of working relationships in the ESD system with all staff. 

Lines of direct authority will be those approved by the Board and shown on Northwest Regional Education Service District (NWRESD) organization charts. 

Staff members will be expected to refer matters requiring administrative action to the supervisor to whom they report. That supervisor will refer such matters to the next higher administrative authority, when necessary. All staff will inform their immediate supervisor of their activities by whatever means the supervisor considers appropriate. 

Lines of authority should not restrict the cooperative working relationship of all staff members in developing the best possible NWRESD programs and services. In addition, this policy does not restrict protected labor relations communications of unit members. The established lines of authority represent direction of authority and responsibility. When the staff work together, the lines represent a two-way flow of ideas to improve the programs and operations in the NWRESD. 

END OF POLICY 

Legal Reference(s): 

• ORS 334.125(5) 
• ORS 334.225 
• OAR 581-024-0240 
• OAR 581-024-0245 
• Lebanon Education Association/OEA v. Lebanon Community School District, 22 PECBR 323 (2008). 

Cross Reference(s): 

• CC - Administrative Organization