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Barada, Paul W. – American School Board Journal, 1994
Public educators must exercise reasonable care in screening prospective employees. The best way to avoid harm to students (and negligent lawsuits) is to check references carefully to determine a candidate's fitness. This means verifying basic data and scrutinizing past job performance by contacting references familiar with the candidate's work…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Boards of Education, Check Lists, Elementary Secondary Education