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APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT

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1. Certification of Truthfulness. I certify that all statements on this Application for Employment are made truthfully and without evasion, and further understand and agree that such statements may be investigated and if found to be false will be sufficient reason for not being employed, or if employed may result in my dismissal.
2. Authorization for Employment/Educational Information. I authorize the references listed in the Application for Employment, and any prior employer, educational institution, or any other persons or organizations to give Tri-County Head Start any and all information concerning my previous employment/educational accomplishments, disciplinary information or any other pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to you. I hereby waive written notice that employment information is being provided by any person or organization.
3. Employment at Will. If I am hired, in consideration of my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and policies of Tri-County Head Start, including any change made from time to time, and agree that my employment and compensation can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either Tri-County Head Start or myself. I understand that no administrator or other representative of Tri-County Head Start, other than the Director, has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specific or indefinite period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing. Any such agreement made by the Director must be made in writing to be effective.
4. Authorization to Work. If I am selected for hire, I will be offered employment provided I verify that I am authorized to work as requested by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
5. Need for Accommodation. If I am disabled and require an accommodation to perform the job, I must notify Tri-County Head Start of that need within 182 days after I knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. Failure to do so will bar me from alleging that Tri-County Head Start has not accommodated me as required by law.
6. Criminal Records Check. I authorize Tri-County Head Start to conduct a criminal history and sex offender registry check from the Michigan State Police and from any other appropriate law enforcement agency. If necessary, I will provide a set of fingerprints to the necessary authority for the purposes of conducting a criminal history check. I understand that the information obtained through a criminal history check will be used by Tri-County Head Start to determine whether I may be employed by Tri-County Head Start. Child Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards are used in the determination. I agree that I will not make any claims or allegations against Tri-County Head Start or its personnel on account of the criminal history check, and I expressly waive and release any such claim or allegation.
7. Release of Medical Information. I authorize every medical doctor, physician or other healthcare provider to provide any and all information, including but not limited to, all medical reports, laboratory reports, X-rays or clinical abstracts relating to my previous health history or employment in connection with any examination, consultation, test or evaluation as may be required by Tri-County Head Start. I hereby release every medical doctor, healthcare personnel and every other person, firm, officer, corporation, association, organization or institute which shall comply with the authorization or request made in this respect from any and all liability. I understand that this release will not be sent to my physician or other healthcare provider until a job offer has been made.
8. Driving Records Check. I authorize Tri-County Head Start and its agents the authority to make investigations and inquiries of my driving record.
9. Limitation on Claims. I agree that any lawsuit against Tri-County Head Start and/or its governing authority, board of directors, employees and agents arising out of my employment or termination of employment, including but not limited to claims arising under State or Federal civil rights statutes, must be brought within the following time limits or be forever barred: (a) for lawsuits requiring a Notice of Right to Sue from the EEOC, within 90 days after the EEOC issues that Notice; or (b) for all other lawsuits, within (i) 180 days of the event(s) giving rise to the claim, or (ii) the time limit specified by statute, whichever is shorter. I waive any statute of limitations that exceeds this time limit.
10. Fringe Benefits. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide documentation for verification of eligibility for fringe benefits as well as information regarding mailing address, telephone numbers or contact arrangements, withholding exemptions and dependent information. Tri-County Head Start shall rely on the most recent information for all purposes.
11. Confidentiality. If I am hired, I agree that during my employment all records, papers, information and documents to which I may have access in the course of employment are considered confidential by Tri-County Head Start and will be treated as such by me and Tri-County Head Start.
12. Physical Exam and Drug Testing. I agree to take a physical exam following an offer of employment. I agree to drug and alcohol testing at the employer’s request including the withdrawal of specimen(s) of my blood, urine or hair for chemical analysis. One purpose of this analysis is to determine or exclude the presence of alcohol, drugs or other substances. Tri-County Head Start has a Zero Tolerance Policy for Drugs and Alcohol and I understand that decisions concerning my employment will be made as a result of this test.
13. Right to Inspect. I agree that the contents of my offices, work spaces, desks, computer and computer-generated data, any of Tri-County Head Start’s property that I may be using, and any of my own property, including but not limited to vehicles, that I bring onto Tri-County Head Start’s premises may be inspected by Tri-County Head Start at any time.
14. Credit Report. I understand that Tri-County Head Start may request a consumer report or an investigative consumer report, including information as to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living for the general purpose of evaluating my application for employment. I further understand that I may request in writing from Tri-County Head Start a complete and accurate disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation requested. I consent to the furnishing of such report to Tri-County Head Start.
15. Consideration of Employment. I agree to the above terms of employment if I am employed by Tri-County Head Start. Should I be employed, I understand and agree that these provisions of my employment can be revised only by a signed contract authorized by a written resolution as described above. I understand and agree that, except as provided above, all compensation, benefits, programs, rules and policies of Tri-County Head Start are subject to exception or change at any time as decided by Tri-County Head Start in its sole discretion.