Reduction in force actions in the DeKalb County (Georgia) School System are to be based on position classifications, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission classifications, lengths of continuous service, and certification, if applicable. The procedures, adopted in June 1979, establish the initial determination of surplus personnel, the identification of tentative surplus personnel, and three phases of reduction in force: personnel without displacement opportunities, those with less than 3 complete academic years of service, and those with 3 or more complete academic years of service. Topics covered include consideration of personnel on leaves of absence, disposition of surplus contractual and auxiliary personnel, advance notification of reduction in force actions, separation notices, insurance while on leave of absence, other employment, recall, certification classifications, and appeals. (MLF)