Question 1

The employment interview should avoid inquiries regarding:

Accepted Answer

Inquiries about the type of military discharge are considered inappropriate and potentially discriminatory in employment interviews.

Question 2

Tenure is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Tenure is primarily designed to protect teachers from arbitrary and capricious treatment, ensuring job security and stability.

Question 3

Tenure means that:

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Non-tenure generally involves:

Accepted Answer

Non-tenure typically means there is no expectation of employment beyond the contracted year, unlike tenure which provides more job security and rights.

Question 5

Which of the following is not associated with non-tenured status:

Accepted Answer

Non-tenured status typically means that an employee can be non-renewed without full due process proceedings, unlike tenured employees who have more job security and due process rights.

Question 6

Teachers may not be dismissed for:

Accepted Answer

Teachers cannot be dismissed simply for disagreeing with the principal, as this does not constitute a valid legal or professional reason for termination.

Question 7

The courts:

Accepted Answer

The courts have shown inconsistency in handling cases related to the dismissal of teachers based on homosexuality, with decisions varying based on jurisdiction and specific case circumstances.

Question 8

School boards may dismiss a teacher for:

Accepted Answer

Other good and just cause is a common reason for dismissing a teacher.

Question 9

Which actions listed below will likely not be supported by the courts if the teacher is dismissed:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which actions listed below will likely not...

Question 10

Criminal activity committed by a teacher will generally not fall into the category of:

Accepted Answer

Criminal activity by a teacher is more likely to be categorized under general unfitness, immorality, or unprofessional conduct rather than "other good and just cause," which is a broader and less specific category.

Question 11

Immorality is described as:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Immorality is described as:
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Question 12

Which items below will not generally be required by the courts in addressing a Reduction in Force (RIF)

Accepted Answer

A dismissal process based strictly on subject matter needs is not generally required by the courts in addressing a Reduction in Force (RIF).

Question 13

Objective criteria used to develop RIF policies will not usually include:

Accepted Answer

Race of teachers employed is not an objective criterion for developing Reduction in Force (RIF) policies, as it would be discriminatory and not related to job performance or qualifications.

Question 14

School districts should attempt to achieve staff reductions through:

Accepted Answer

School districts should consider all available options for staff reductions, including voluntary retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, and transfers, to minimize the impact on employees and maintain flexibility.

Question 15

Courts tend to have higher expectations of teachers regarding personnel conduct based on:

Accepted Answer

Courts expect teachers to maintain high standards of conduct due to their role model status and significant impact on children, not necessarily based on their years of experience.

Question 16

An employment application can legally include an inquiry regarding weight if it is a necessary requirement for certain jobs.

Accepted Answer

If weight is a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) necessary for the job, it can be legally included in an employment application.

Question 17

Tenure guarantees continued employment.

Accepted Answer

Tenure does not guarantee continued employment; it provides job security by making it difficult to be dismissed without just cause, but it does not make employment permanent or immune to termination under all circumstances.

Question 18

Any teacher who earns tenure also acquires a property right.

Accepted Answer

In many educational systems, tenure provides teachers with a property right to their position, meaning they have a legal claim to their job and cannot be dismissed without just cause.

Question 19

The probationary period is one in which the tenured teacher seeks continued employment.

Accepted Answer

A probationary period is typically for new or non-tenured teachers to demonstrate their abilities and suitability for a permanent position, not for tenured teachers seeking continued employment.

Question 20

In rare cases, a teacher may earn tenure by default.

Accepted Answer

In some educational systems, if a teacher is not evaluated or a decision is not made within a certain timeframe, they may automatically receive tenure.

Quiz 10: Recruitment, Tenure, Dismissal, and Due Process