Policies & Laws
Hiring Processes
Evaluation Processes
Discipline
Supervisors Need to Know
100

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups.  It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any education programs, activities or employment.  Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

What is the district's nondiscrimination policy?

100
Qualified, internal candidates and veteran's
Who are you required to interview? Contact HR if you are unsure who fits this criteria.
100
You review with your staff what is expected of them on the job and what their evaluation is based on.
What are job standards and expectations?
100

Document, document, document

What is best practice when reviewing an issue with an employee? and/or What is HR's motto when dealing with an employee issue?

100
What law(s) designate how hourly employees are paid, both regular time and overtime.
What are Wage and Hour Laws? (BOLI) Overtime is working more than 40 hours in a week. Any extra time should be pre-approved by supervisors.
200
Documents that outline salary, benefits, working conditions and processes for our employee groups.
What are our collective bargaining agreements (CEA & OSEA)?
200
You ask these of candidates, and they must be: specific to the job, are consistent for all candidates, documented, and are nondiscriminatory
What are interview questions?
200
Licensed staff set these based on student growth and professional growth.
What are goals?
200
Fairness standards to ensure people’s rights are not violated. Gives an individual accused of misbehavior/crime/violating rules, etc., an opportunity to know the issue and opportunity to respond.
What is due process?
200
Allows qualified employee to take leave for a serious health condition or having a baby.
What are protected family leave laws (FMLA/OFLA)? We don't expect you to be experts in this, but do need you to let HR know right away when someone is going out on leave for a medical reason
300
Prohibited and not tolerated in the district. May include, but not be limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
What is sexual harassment? We have a policy on this.
300
Three and one must be the most current supervisor
How many references are required for finalists? References are critical pieces of information to consider when hiring a candidate. And you must contact HR before you offer a position.
300
Should be given in a timely manner, acknowledges positives, can be constructive, and helps the employee grow.
What is feedback?
300
Supports the employee, can ask clarifying questions, ensure the district follows contract, but can't speak on behalf of employee.
What is the role of the union rep in a discipline meeting?
300
Document HR expects administrators & supervisors to follow when hiring for a position.
What is the Hiring Guide?
400
Is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled individuals who are unable to perform the essential functions of their job.
What is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)?
400
Confidentiality statement, interview schedule, interview questions, screening notes, reference checks, and any other notes taken during hiring process
What needs to be included in a hiring packet when sent to HR?
400
Teacher completes a self assessment, sets goals, meets with administrator to review goals, does a mid-year review of goals, and completes a self-reflection and final review of goals at end of year. Administrator meets periodically with teacher on goals and to provide feedback from observations (informal and formal). Administrator also completes a summative evaluation at end of year.
What are the steps in the evaluation process? There are similar steps in the classified evaluation process.
400
Verbal warning, written warning, letter of reprimand, suspension, termination
What is progressive discipline?
400
Expected during hiring processes and disciplinary situations, and also a document signed by all hiring committee participants.
What is confidentiality?
500
Provide clear overview of employee expectations on bloodborne pathogens, child abuse, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and for new hires additional policy review, undocumented students information, and transgender information.
What is the purpose of our annual SafeSchools trainings?
500
At the end of the hiring process... All candidates interviewed
Who do administrators need to call once a position is filled?
500
Provide feedback and help staff identify areas to grow and develop. Should not be done to the employee, but done as a partnership and support.
What is the purpose of evaluations?
500
PACE, district's liability insurance company
Who is the district required to call before a termination?
500
HR (Human Resources)
Who you gonna call... when you need help with hiring or any employee situation?
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