AP:

Providence schools are set to phase out so-called “bumping” by filling teaching vacancies based on instructors’ qualifications instead of their senior status.
Superintendant Tom Brady said in a letter Wednesday to staff that six schools in the district will end the practice of seniority-based staffing decisions.
The change goes into effect in the next school year. The rest of the district is to use the new plan beginning in the 2010-2011 academic year.

Documents:

• Commissioner’s Approval of Criterion-Based Hiring and Staffing Plan
• PPSD Criterion-Based Hiring and Staffing Plan
• Order from Commissioner of Education Peter McWalters