New Classified Employees

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

• 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).

• Timekeeping Policy

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

• Fingerprinting Privacy Statement - required for FBI Criminal Background Check and Fingerprinting - Fee of $28.25 may apply

• Payroll Deduction Form - for Fingerprint Fee

• Emergency Contact Form

• Timekeeping and Handbook Training Video – please watch this video about the District's timekeeping policies, how to clock in and out, and how to use the Time & Attendance application to track your hours worked.

• 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.

Additional Requirements (As Applicable)

Please review the following items and complete any that apply to your role:

🔹 For Employees Under Age 18

• Parental Consent Form – Required for all employees under 18 years old. Must be signed by a parent or guardian.
  
  

🔹 For AVID Tutors

• Code of Conduct
  
  

🔹Training Acknowledgment Form

• Special Education & Behavior Support Roles

• Training & Certification Requirements – Applies to:

  • Special Education Assistants

  • Behavior Support Specialists

  • Pre-K Tutors

• Separate Behavior Support Specialist Requirements – If hired specifically as a Behavior Support Specialist, additional certifications may be required.
  
  

🔹 Educational Documentation (for Paraprofessionals)

• Submit one of the following:

  • Unofficial transcripts showing at least 48 U.S. accredited semester college credits

  • An Associate’s degree or higher

  • ParaPro Assessment (Praxis) results
    
    

🔹 Employees Transferring from Another Idaho School District

• Sick Leave Transfer Request – Complete this form only if you are bringing over unused sick leave from a previous Idaho school district.
  
  

🔹 Food & Nutrition Services Employees

• Fraud Certification Form – Must sign to acknowledge your agreement not to engage in fraudulent activity.

What to Expect After Completing Your Onboarding Requirements

Once all onboarding requirements are completed, here’s what you can expect next:

• Benefits Enrollment: If you’re working 20 hours or more per week, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to enroll in employee benefits.

• Absence Management Login: You’ll be given login details for Absence Management, the District’s system for substitute placement and tracking absences.

• District Email & Network Access: You’ll receive a Boise School District email account and login credentials for the District’s computer network.

  • Your email address will follow the format: firstname.lastname@boiseschools.org (subject to availability).

  • Your default password will be your employee ID number followed by “Bsd” (example: 123456Bsd).

• Employee Online Access: You’ll receive a mailed letter with instructions for accessing Employee Online through the District Intranet. There, you can:

  • View your pay stubs

  • Update your contact information

  • Add emergency contacts

  • And more