401.06 Limitations to Employment References

POSTED: July 24, 2024

Code No. 401.06   LIMITATIONS TO EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES

 

The District believes in taking appropriate measures to promote the health and welfare of all students. Any school employee, contractor, or agent shall not assist another school employee, contractor or agent in obtaining a new job, apart from the routine transmission of administrative personnel files, if the individual or agency knows, or has probable cause to believe, that such employee, contractor or agent engaged in sexual misconduct regarding a minor or student in violation of the law.

 

This limitation does not apply if the matter has been properly reported to law enforcement and any other regulatory authorities required by law and either:

  • The matter has been officially closed by the law enforcement agency;
  • The individual is acquitted or otherwise exonerated of the alleged misconduct; or
  • More than four years has passed since the case was opened and no charges or indictment have been filed.

 

Legal reference: 20 U.S.C. §7926

            281 I.A.C. 12.3(14)

 

Approved: December 18, 2023

 

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