ID H0503

Prohibits employment of a trustee's or charter school director's spouse in school districts with over 1,200 fall student enrollment in the prior school year.

Allows spouse employment in nonadministrative positions in smaller districts (1,200 or fewer students) only if the position is posted for 60 days (15 days if mid-year opening), no other qualified applicants apply, and the trustee/director abstains from voting and is absent during employment consideration.

Requires the trustee or director to abstain from voting and be absent from meetings on matters affecting the spouse's compensation, benefits, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action, but permits participation in annual budget and audit votes.

Mandates any certificated employee spouse hired under these conditions must be employed under a category 1 limited contract requiring only one year notice for termination.

Applies identical employment restrictions and procedures to public charter school directors regarding their spouses, with the charter school location's district enrollment determining eligibility.