AZ SB1065

Requires each school district governing board to adopt employment policies for noncertificated (non-teaching) school employees that include specific provisions on probationary employment, causes for discipline, and termination procedures.

Mandates probationary employment period for new hires during which employees may be discharged without cause, but after probation employees may only be discharged for cause.

Requires policies to include appeal processes to the governing board or hearing officer for disciplined or terminated employees who completed probation, position classification plans, performance evaluation procedures, and promotion/transfer guidelines.

Mandates policies on reductions in force, employee grievance procedures, attendance standards, ethical conduct, overtime pay eligibility (limited to Fair Labor Standards Act covered employees), and publication of employee handbooks.

Requires school district governing boards to develop these employment policies in consultation with noncertificated school employees.