Governing Board Approved Employee Referral Program Guidelines:

·        This program will reward qualified active employees up to $500.00 per employee (applicant) recommended to the district that are hired and maintain employment with the district (see details below):

o   The applicant must put the active employee’s first and last name on the application that referred them

o   $250.00 for recommending employees to the district that are hired and maintain employment with the district for three (3) consecutive months

o   An additional $250.00 if the new employee is still employed for six (6) consecutive months (summer recess months and/or days not included)

o   The referral program will be available to active employees with the exception of Human Resources Staff and the Superintendent's Cabinet members

• To be eligible for the referral stipend the applicant/individual being referred must be a new employee to WESD.  However, the applicant/individual being referred can be a rehire provided there is a break in service.

• Individuals being referred for Substitute Teacher positions are not eligible.

• Substitute Teachers are not eligible.

• Temporary Positions are not eligible.