PARKWAY
TELEPHONE REFERENCE CHECK FORM
Name of Candidate _______________ ______________________________________________________________
Position being considered for_____________________________________________________________________
Person called and his/her position________________________________________________________________________
Suggested Introduction:
“My name is __________________________ from___________________ (school/department) of the Parkway
School District. As part of our employment process, we try to make a personal reference check on all candidates
under consideration. This is particularly important since this person will be working with children. We have
interviewed and have under consideration ___________________________________ who has given you as a
reference. I would really appreciate it if you could tell me a few things about the applicant.”
1.
How long have you known the applicant?
________less than a year
_________ 1-3 years
________ 3 years +
2.
In what capacity have you known the applicant?
3.
Please tell me about the performance and talents of the applicant.
4.
Describe the relationships of the candidate with: (AS APPROPRIATE)
A. Students _____________ ______________________________________________________________
B. Fellow employees____________________________________________________________________
C. Parents/patrons______________________________________________________________________
D. Supervisor(s) _______________________________________________________ ________________
5.
How is (was) this person’s attendance? (IF ATTENDANCE WAS IRREGULAR OR EXCESSIVE ASK
FOR REASONS FOR ABSENCES.)
6.
Are you aware of whether the candidate has ever been arrested, charged, convicted of a misdemeanor
(excluding minor traffic violations), a felony or child abuse?
Form 347 Updated 6/18/13