PRO 5.155 Probationary Status – New Employees
- It is the responsibility of the supervisor, in collaboration with the human resource office, to provide for appropriate orientation, training, mentoring, goals for employees, and to monitor and evaluate the employee’s progress. At the conclusion of the first six months of employment in a position, whether a new hire, transfer, demotion, or promotion, it is the task of the supervisor to provide a written memo to the director of human resources recommending either removal of probation, extension of probation, or termination of employment.
- Unsatisfactory performance shall be documented by the supervisor and discussed with the employee.
- All employees who are eligible for the health insurance plan of the college shall be covered during the probationary period.
- Each eligible employee will begin accruing personal business days, sick days and vacation days at the rate specified per board policy on the first day of employment.
- Employees who are dismissed during or at the end of the probationary period are not eligible to receive payment for unused vacation, sick, or personal business days.
- The immediate supervisor may extend the probationary period up to an additional six months upon approval of the appropriate administrator and the director of human resources. The President shall be informed.
- Probationary employees may be discharged with or without cause or notice at the sole discretion of the college at any time during the probationary period.
To view the policy, go to POL 5.155 Probationary Status – New Employees