Personnel Commission
Merit System and the role of the Personnel Commission:
The Merit System is a form of civil service specifically designed for school employees who do not require a teaching credential to perform their jobs. PVSD became a merit system district on December 1, 1966, as a result of a vote of the district’s employees.
The Merit System provides for open competition for public school jobs. It outlines guidance for fair and equitable selection, retention, and promotion based on merit as determined through examination related to the essential functions of the job.
The Personnel Commission is an independent body responsible for the oversight and maintenance of the Merit System for classified school employees. The Personnel Commission provides a valuable role in ensuring the principles and practices of the Merit System are upheld in all facets of personnel management.
The major roles of the Commission include: maintaining a classification plan based on duties and responsibilities; managing a pay plan based on “like pay for like service" in accordance with budget and internal alignment; hearing appeals from disciplinary actions; and maintaining a plan for evaluating employees.