(A) All newly hired employees or former employees who have been rehired or employees promoted enter a probationary period, which is considered an integral part of the selection and evaluation process.
(B) During the probationary period, an employee is required to demonstrate suitability for the position through actual work performance.
(C) The normal probationary period for village service employees is three months from the employee’s date of hire, rehire or promotion; however, longer periods may be established for positions requiring technical, professional specialized, unusual or unique skills or qualifications.
(D) An employee’s probationary period may be extended for up to an additional six months (when needed due to circumstances such as extended illness or a need to continue to evaluate marginal performance) to properly evaluate the employee’s performance. The probationary period will not be shortened for any reason.
(E) During the probationary period, the employee may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
(F) When a department head determines an employee has satisfactorily completed the probationary period, the Village Clerk shall prepare a written performance evaluation. The Village Board and department head shall perform and review the employee’s evaluation. If the probationary period is satisfactorily completed, the employee may be certified to regular employment status.
(Ord. 648, passed 11-9-2020; Ord. 688, passed 9-11-2023)