4112.61
BP
Board Policy
Employment References
The Superintendent or designee shall process all requests for references, letters of recommendation, or information about the reasons for separation regarding all district employees other than himself/herself. All letters of recommendation to be issued on behalf of the district for current or former employees must be approved by the Superintendent or designee.
At his/her discretion, the Superintendent or designee may refuse to give a recommendation. Any recommendation he/she gives shall provide a careful, truthful and complete account of the employee's job performance and qualifications.
Legal & Management References
State
5 CCR 80332 - Professional candor and honesty in letters or memoranda of employment recommendation
Civ. Code 47 - Privileged communication
Lab. Code 1050-1054 - Reemployment privileges
Management Resources
Court Decision - Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University v. Superior Court (1981) 119 Cal. App. 3d 516
Court Decision - Randi W. v. Muroc Joint Unified School District et al. (1997) 14 Cal. 4th 1066
Website - CSBA District and County Office of Education Legal Services
Cross References
4112.6 AR Personnel Files
4117.5 AR Termination Agreements