Article 211 Quiz

Can part-time hourly teachers and full-time hourly teachers interview for positions

during the Article 211 process?

• Yes, they can interview during any round

• No, they can only interview after job fair

• Yes, only during the second round

• No, they will be placed in positions after the second round ends

Answer explanation

Yes, part-time hourly and full-time hourly teachers may interview for positions that they

are properly certified for. However, it is imperative that you check the eligibility list to ensure that the teacher is not in commitment status.

What is the last date that a principal can reorganize?

• February 8

• February 9

• February 10

• February 11

Answer explanation

Principals may reorganize up to February 9, 2023. Reorganization may only occur after Round 1, if a subsequent vacancy occurs with the agreement of the principal and the teacher involved.

 Example: After Round 1, ABC Elementary School has a vacancy in 4th grade. The principal can ask the 5th grade teacher, Ms. Rodriguez, if she would be willing to be reorganized into 4th grade before Round 2. If Ms. Rodriguez agrees, Ms. Rodriguez should put her agreement in writing and email Human Resources at [e-mail] and CEA President, John Coneglio, at [e-mail].

Does the principal have the option to conduct Round 1 and 2 interviews in-person?

• Only if the teacher requests it.

• Only if the team agrees to do it in person

• Only if it is written in special factors for the postings

• No. It is not possible.

Answer explanation

Interviews will be conducted virtually, via Zoom. No ‘in-person’ interviews in Round 1 or 2

Can I reorganize a teacher in a departmental position? I would like to reorganize my Special Education MH teacher into an ED position for next year.

• Yes. Only with special permission from that department.

• Yes. If the teacher agrees to it.

• Yes. You are the principal, you can do whatever you want to,

• You are not able to reorganize a teacher in a departmental position.

Answer explanation

No. For example, you cannot reorganize special education staff, nursing staff, ECE (pre-k and special needs pre-k) in your building. Pre-k would not be able to be reorganized into a 2nd grade position in your building. 

Can I go by myself to a school to observe an applicant teaching a lesson to use as part of their interview process?

• Yes. If the teacher is willing to allow you.

• Yes. Only with permission from the building principal and the teacher.

• Yes. It is a best practice that principals have done for years.

• No. It is not allowed.

Answer explanation

No. The entire interview team must be present for the entire interview process

How will a CEA bargaining unit member be informed of their eligibility to participate in Article 211?

• By phone

• An eligibility list will be posted on the CEA website.

• An eligibility list will be posted on the Intranet prior to Round 1 in the Human Resources section on the Intranet

• Facebook live

Who should be included in your interview team?

• Principal, Assistant principal, Faculty rep and 2 Community members

• the principal, the senior faculty representative, one elected member of the Association Building Council, and two parents/members of the school community

• Principal, Faculty Rep, Department Chair, Elected member of the ABC and two parents/members of the school community

• Principal, secretary, custodian, instructional coach and safety and security

After you interview for a math position, each of the 211 committee members votes for a candidate you don't think is the strongest, and you are leaning towards a different candidate. What happens next?

• You yield to the committee

• Do Rock, Paper, Scissors with the faculty rep and the winner takes all

• Go with your gut select who you think is the strongest and email your selection and reason for selection to the union president

• Decide not to hire the person and let it go to the next round.

One of your staff members is interested in interviewing for a coach position. That same staff member is a part of the interview team. What do you do?

• Tell her she can't interview and serve on the team, make a choice.

• Allow her to interview other candidates for other positions but not participate in interviews for the coach.

• Allow her to interview for the position, and serve on the interview team for all positions but not vote for the coach position.

• Provide her with a different set of questions for the interview.

One of your committee members has to leave early and cannot sit in on the last interview for your 8th-grade science position. A total of 3 other candidates have already been interviewed. What should you do?

• Let the committee member know that they will not be able to have a final vote for the science position.

• Fill the committee member in on the interview she missed, so that she can select the final candidate.

• Reschedule the interview during a time that works best for all team members to be present.

• Tell the committee member she can't leave.