Welcome to the new hire process at Lapeer Community Schools! 

As part of the new hire process, all employees will participate in a new hire meeting. During the meeting, you will be provided with several employment-related documents. If you wish to print and complete some of the forms ahead of time, click on the link below to get started. You may complete these forms and print or email copies in advance of the meeting. 
 
Tax Forms

All new employees are required to complete the Federal, State, and City W-4 as well as the I-9 form and provide documentation of identity and employment authorization. 

For a complete list of acceptable documents to verify identity and employment authorization click here to view the list.

• US Treasury Withholding Exemption Certificate W-4 or W4A

• State of Michigan Withholding Exemption Certificate MI-W4

• Lapeer City Withholding Exemption Certificate LW-4

• I-9 Form (Employment Eligibility Verification)

EEO Reporting Form 

Lapeer Community Schools is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with this requirement, we invite employees to self-report. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide will not subject the employee to any adverse treatment. 

Employee Self-Reporting Form

Unprofessional Conduct Form 
Pursuant to State Law, all new employees hired by a K-12 school district must have an unprofessional conduct check completed. New hires must authorize the district to contact their two most recent employers.  

Unprofessional Conduct Check Authorization and Release
 
Criminal Records Release Form 
Pursuant to the National Child Protection Act (NCPA) of 1993, prior to beginning work in a K-12 educational setting, your criminal history must be reviewed. In order to complete this necessary step in the employment process, new hires must authorize the district to receive the results of a criminal record check. 

RI-088A Michigan Waiver Agreement and Statement for Schools Form

Direct Deposit Form

Employees have the option of having paychecks direct deposited into a bank account or receiving pay on an ADP Debit Card. 

For information regarding the pay options, click here. 

Authorization Agreement for Direct Deposit 

New Hire Medical Benefit Guide (2024)
A copy of the entire new hire medical benefit guide can be found at the link below. This information will be reviewed during the new hire meeting and forms may be returned at a later date. Specific information regarding employee contribution cost for all available medical plans can be found on page 3 of the guide. 

To access summary of benefit information for all medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance plans offered by the district, click here. 

New Hire Medical Benefit Guide