Policy 4300-1

Selection and Assignment of Employees

Screening and Selection

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board:  8/25/2020
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 01/27/2015
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 The Human Resources Division coordinates the applicant screening and selection process. This process is uniformly applied to every candidate for a particular position, but can vary depending upon the position. Candidates may be eliminated from consideration throughout the process.

1. All persons must complete the appropriate application and provide requested accompanying documentation prior to consideration for employment.
2. The Human Resources Division coordinates an examination of the application and supporting material.
3. The rehiring of a former employee is contingent on a positive performance review. A former employee who was terminated, or who resigned in lieu of termination, for reason of violating a workplace conduct rule or unsatisfactory job performance is not eligible for rehire.
4. Reference checks are completed.
5. Structured interviews are coordinated by the Human Resources Division.
6. A supervisor conducts one or more interviews.
7. The supervisor makes a recommendation to the Human Resources Division concerning the selection for the position.
8. The Human Resources supervisor makes a conditional job offer and initiates background checks, including but not limited to criminal history, sexual offenses, child abuse; and any other requirement(s) for the position, i.e. post offer physical, Department of Transportation physical, licensing, etc.
9. Upon completion of the above checks, the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources recommends acceptable candidates to the Lincoln Board of Education.
10. The Board makes the final decision concerning the employment of the candidate.