New Certified Employees

IMPORTANT: Required Documents for Human Resources

The following documents must be either hand-delivered or mailed to the Human Resources Department:

• Current Idaho Credential – Originals only (no photocopies).

• Official College or University Transcripts – Originals only (no photocopies) for all completed undergraduate and graduate coursework.

📌 Note: Transcripts are still considered official even if the envelope has been opened.

You may also submit official electronic transcripts directly to: employment@boiseschools.org.

Verification of Previous Experience and Sick Leave

• • Verification of Service – Certified Staff
    For new employees with certified teaching or education experience from another school district.
    → Please complete this fillable/printable form and send it to each of your previous school districts.

  • Verification of Service – Nurse/SLP
    For new employees with prior experience as a Nurse or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
    → Please complete this fillable/printable form and send it to each of your previous employers.

  • Sick Leave Transfer Request Form
    For transferring sick leave from a previous Idaho school district only.
    → Please complete this form and send it to your former Idaho school district.

• Code of Ethics Signature Sheet - print and sign after reviewing the Code of Ethics Booklet

• W-4 Federal Tax Withholding Form

• W-4 State of Idaho Tax Withholding Form

• Direct Deposit - form will be given at appointment. REQUIRED: Voided check or Direct Deposit Authorization Form (with account and routing number).

• Federal I-9 Form - requires identification (Most Common: Driver's License & Social Security Card or Birth Certificate OR a current passport).

• Worker's Compensation Acknowledgement - please keep a copy of our Designated Provider List

• Emergency Contact Form - also available to update in Employee Online

• Questionnaire Regarding PERSI Membership - All new District employees must complete this brief questionnaire and return to Human Resources.

• Sick Bank Information Page - benefit eligible employees will automatically be enrolled in the sick bank. Visit the webpage for more information or to opt-out.

Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans

Employees have the option to contribute to tax-deferred retirement savings plans such as 403(b), 457, and the PERSI Choice 401(k). Please follow the steps below based on the plan you're interested in:

🔹 403(b) / 457 Plan Enrollment (Part-Time or Substitute Employees)

Step 1:
Choose a vendor from the (District Approved Retirement Investment Service Provider/Vendor List).

Step 2:
Contact the selected vendor to open an account.

Step 3:
Submit your salary reduction request using one of the following:

• OMNI Online Salary Reduction Form – Recommended for new enrollments.

• OMNI 403(b) Salary Reduction Agreement (Printable PDF) – Use this if you prefer a paper form or if you’re making changes to an existing deduction.

• OMNI Online Submission Instructions – Step-by-step guidance for submitting your salary reduction online.

🔹 PERSI Choice 401(k) Plan Enrollment

To start contributing to the PERSI Choice 401(k):

• Complete the (PERSI Choice 401(k) Salary Reduction Agreement)

• Submit the completed form to the Payroll Department

Note: You must be a PERSI member to participate. All full-time employees are automatically enrolled in PERSI.

Next Steps: Schedule Your HR Appointment

After completing all of the requirements listed above:

• Call Human Resources at 208-854-4074 (option 2) between 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday to schedule your appointment to submit your required materials.

• Review the Professional Development information in the next section before your appointment.
  
  

At your HR appointment, please note:

• You will have your photo taken for your District ID badge.

• If applicable, you may also be fingerprinted for the FBI Criminal Background Check.

What Happens After Your HR Appointment

Once you’ve completed all onboarding requirements and met with Human Resources, here’s what to expect next:

• Benefits Enrollment: If you are a benefited employee (working .5 FTE or greater), the Benefits Department will email you instructions on how to enroll in your benefits.

• Absence Management: You’ll receive login credentials for Absence Management, the system used for substitute placement and tracking absences.

• Technology Access: You’ll be assigned a District email address (through Google Workspace for Education) and provided with login access to the District’s computer network.