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Revised 3/31/14 Mesa Public Schools New Employee Checklist and Paperwork for Certificated Employees The following forms can be filled prior to printing or can be printed and completed in ink. Please complete using your name as it appears on your social security card. The forms must be brought to Human Resources to complete your new hire processing. Please call (480) 472-0401 to schedule a processing appointment. Human Resources is located at 63 East Main Street, on the second floor of the Bank Building. Please park south of the building in non-reserved parking, available on the third level of the parking garage or on the street (parking is permitted in tan permit areas). Highly Qualified Documentation Please bring a copy of your valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, official transcripts from all colleges you have attended with the degree(s) posted, your fingerprint clearance card, and copies of AEPA test results. The transcripts will be kept for your personnel file; we will make copies of the other items. Verification of Certificated Service Print additional copies as needed. Complete a form for each employer where you had contractual, certificated employment. Complete the top portion of the form and stop where indicated. Bring all forms to MPS Human Resources. We will send the forms to the former employers. Method of Payment Form Loyalty Oath Selective Service Registration (for males, age 18 – 26) Personal Data Form Complete Federal (W-4) and State (A-4) Tax Forms Direct Deposit Authorization Form (optional) Be sure to sign and date, and to attach a voided check. Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9 may be found directly below the link for this packet.) Complete Section 1 only. Human Resources will review your documents and complete Section 2. Please refer to the second page of this form for a list of acceptable documents. You will be required to show original documents to HR as follows (copies of documents are not acceptable): one document from List A, OR one document from List B AND one document from List C Please note: You will receive your contract immediately after the Governing Board approves your appointment. Tax questions? Federal tax questions should be addressed to the Taxpayer Assistance number of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at 1-800-829-1040. State tax questions should be addressed to the Taxpayer Assistance number of the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) at 602-255-3381. Human Resources and Payroll staff cannot offer tax advice.

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Revised 3/31/14

Mesa Public Schools New Employee Checklist and Paperwork for Certificated Employees

The following forms can be filled prior to printing or can be printed and completed in ink. Please complete using your name as it appears on your social security card. The forms must be brought to Human Resources to complete your new hire processing. Please call (480) 472-0401 to schedule a processing appointment.

Human Resources is located at 63 East Main Street, on the second floor of the Bank Building. Please park south of the building in non-reserved parking, available on the third level of the parking garage or on the street (parking is permitted in tan permit areas).

Highly Qualified Documentation Please bring a copy of your valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, official transcripts from all colleges you have attended with the degree(s) posted, your fingerprint clearance card, and copies of AEPA test results. The transcripts will be kept for your personnel file; we will make copies of the other items.

Verification of Certificated Service Print additional copies as needed. Complete a form for each employer where you had contractual, certificated employment. Complete the top portion of the form and stop where indicated. Bring all forms to MPS Human Resources. We will send the forms to the former employers.

Method of Payment Form

Loyalty Oath

Selective Service Registration (for males, age 18 – 26)

Personal Data Form

Complete Federal (W-4) and State (A-4) Tax Forms

Direct Deposit Authorization Form (optional) Be sure to sign and date, and to attach a voided check.

Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9 may be found directly below the link for this packet.) Complete Section 1 only. Human Resources will review your documents and complete Section 2. Please refer to the second page of this form for a list of acceptable documents. You will be required to show original documents to HR as follows (copies of documents are not acceptable):

one document from List A, OR one document from List B AND one document from List C

Please note: You will receive your contract immediately after the Governing Board approves your appointment. Tax questions? Federal tax questions should be addressed to the Taxpayer Assistance number of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at 1-800-829-1040. State tax questions should be addressed to the Taxpayer Assistance number of the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) at 602-255-3381. Human Resources and Payroll staff cannot offer tax advice.

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VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATED SERVICE Mesa Public Schools • Human Resources Department

63 E. Main St., #101 • Mesa, AZ 85201-7422 (480) 472-0422 FAX

New hire: For each previous school employer, please complete and sign the top portion and bring to MPS Human Resources. Former employer: Please complete and sign the bottom portion and return to us by fax within 2 weeks. TO: School District: Address:

City: State: Zip: Phone: HR Fax: The person identified below has been appointed to a position with Mesa Public Schools. In order to allow credit on our salary schedule, the employee is requesting that you provide us with verification of contractual, certificated employment with your school/agency. Please complete the form below, using one line for each academic year, and return by FAX within two weeks. Do not include substitute teaching, leave of absences periods, or extra work done outside of regular employment. Name: Social Security #: Locations Served: Dates Served: I certify that I have been employed by the school/agency addressed above and hereby authorize representatives of that agency to release the employment information requested below. Signature: Date: The following section is to be completed by former employer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Is your school or school district accredited? Y or N

From M/D/Y

To M/D/Y

Assignment (Grade or Subject)

Contract Days Employed

FTE

F = full-time P = part-time

Certificate required? Yes or No

I certify that all the information listed above is complete and correct according to official records. Signature Date Printed Name Title Mailing Address Phone MPS HR use only: YRS: of

Revised 12/16/13

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METHOD OF PAYMENT FORM FOR CERTIFIED STAFF

Salaried employees whose contract term is less than 12 months have two options in receiving their pay. The form below is used to indicate which of two options you prefer.

BALANCE METHOD (based on 26 pays) First pay is for actual days worked Next 20 biweekly pays are equalized Final payday equals 5 of the biweekly equalized pays (4 for Dept. Specialists, Team Leaders, Air Force JROTC and 3 for Army JROTC) A late start will affect the number of equalized pays on the final payday. This option gives you less per paycheck. You will receive a lump sum paycheck on the next regular pay check following the end of your contract term. Choose this option if you wish to have money held back for the summer months.

EQUAL METHOD First pay is for actual days worked Teachers: Biweekly is remaining contract amount ÷ 21 Teachers New to Mesa (TNM): Biweekly is remaining contract amount ÷ 21 Teachers New to Teaching (TNT): Biweekly is remaining contract amount ÷ 22 Psychologists and SLPs: Biweekly is contract amount ÷ 21 Dept. Specialists, Team Leaders and Air Force JROTC: Biweekly ÷ 23 and Army JROTC ÷ 24 This option gives you more per paycheck. At the end of your contract term, all monies earned will have been paid. Choose this option if you wish to receive your salary as it is earned, with no money held back for the summer months. Any late starts or unpaid leave of absences will affect your distribution. The method of payment you choose cannot be changed during a contract year. Changes for the following year must be made no later than two (2) weeks prior to the contract start date. Changes will only be made when a new form is submitted, authorizing the change.

If you do not choose a payment method, you will receive your salary in EQUAL payments. This form is available on the HR web site, or you may call Human Resources at (480) 472-0405 to request a form.

MESA PUBLIC SCHOOLS METHOD OF PAYMENT FORM CERTIFIED STAFF

Name: Employee Identification No.: School/Department:

I wish to receive my pay as follows: BALANCE METHOD

Your contract amount will be paid with a reduced biweekly amount, saving money for the summer months. All salary dollars not paid out during the year will be paid to you in a lump sum check on the next regular pay check following the end of your contract term.

EQUAL METHOD Your first pay will be for actual days worked. Your remaining contract amount will be paid equally on a biweekly basis over the length of your contract. With this option, NO money will be withheld to help you plan for the summer months.

This form will determine your method of pay for the duration of your employment unless a new form is submitted authorizing a change. Changes will only be made at the start of a new school year. Forms will be sent upon request, and are due in Human Resources two weeks prior to the contract start date.

Signature: Date:

ORIGINAL-Human Resources * COPY-Payroll Department, Employee (revised 9/16)

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MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTMaricopa County, Arizona

LOYALTY OATH

State of Arizona, County of Maricopa,

I, , do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the (Name of Employee)

Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona, that I will bear truefaith and allegiance to the same and defend them against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and that I willfaithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office of

(Job Title)according to the best of my ability, so help me God (or so I do affirm).

Signature of Employee

A.R.S. §38-231

A. In order to ensure the statewide application of this section on a uniform basis, each board, commission, agency,and independent office of this state, and of any of its political subdivisions, and of any county, city, town, municipalcorporation, school district and public educational institution, shall completely reproduce this section so that the form ofwritten oath or affirmation required in this section contains all of the provisions of this section for use by all officers andemployees of all boards, commissions, agencies and independent offices.

B. Any officer or employee who fails to take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation provided by this section withinthe time limits prescribed by this section is not entitled to any compensation until the officer or employee does so take andsubscribe to the form of oath or affirmation prescribed by this section.

C. Any officer or employee having taken the form of oath or affirmation prescribed by this section, and knowingly atthe time of subscribing to the oath or affirmation, or at any time thereafter during the officer’s or employee’s term of office oremployment, does commit or aid in the commission of any act to overthrow by force, violence or terrorism as defined insection 13-2301 the government of this state or of any of its political subdivisions, or advocates the overthrow by force,violence or terrorism as defined in section 13-2301 of the government of this state or of any of its political subdivisions, isguilty of a class 4 felony and, on conviction under this section, the officer or employee is deemed discharged from the officeor employment and is not entitled to any additional compensation or any other emoluments or benefits which may have beenincident or appurtenant to the office or employment.

D. Any of the persons referred to in article XVIII, section 10, Constitution of Arizona, as amended, relating to theemployment of aliens, are exempted from any compliance with this section.

E. In addition to any other form of oath or affirmation specifically provided by law for an officer or employee, beforeany officer or employee enters upon the duties of the office or employment, the officer or employee shall take and subscribethe following oath or affirmation: [loyalty oath stated above]

F. For the purposes of this section, “officer or employee” means any person elected, appointed or employed, either ona part-time or full-time basis, by this state or any of its political subdivisions or any county, city, town, municipal corporation,school district, public educational institution or any board, commission or agency of any county, city, town, municipalcorporation, school district or public educational institution.

GCD-R-F & GDD-R(1)-F(3) (09/18/03)

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This form is for male candidates and applicants only.

MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 63 East Main Street, #101

Mesa, AZ 85201-7422

SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION (PROOF OF REGISTRATION FOR THE DRAFT)

I, , attest under penalty of perjury, the documents that I have presented as evidence of registration for Draft status are genuine and relate to me.

Selective Service Number A copy of Draft Card is attached I am 26 years old or older, and therefore exempt from this employment requirement

Date of Birth

Signature

Social Security Number

Revised 1/12/11

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P E R S O N A L D A T A F O R M

Name: Date: Last First Middle

SS#: Date of Birth:

Race: (Multiple races may be selected)

□ American Indian or Alaska Native □ Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

□ Asian □ White

□ Black or African-American Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino Gender:

□ Yes □ No □ Male □ Female Home Address: Street # Street Name St, Rd, Ave Apt #

City State Zip +4

Home Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) E-Mail Address: Mailing Address: (leave blank if same as physical address)

Street # Street Name St, Rd, Ave Apt #

City State Zip +4

Emergency Notification: (address and phone where emergency contact can be reached during your work hours) Name: Relationship:

Phone: #1: ( ) #2: ( ) Extension

Address: Street # Street Name St, Rd, Ave Apt #

City State Zip +4

HR use only: ASRS: VOID: EIN: Revised 4/26/13

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Type or print your Full Name Your Social Security Number

Home Address – number and street or rural route

City or Town State ZIP Code

Choose either box 1 or box 2: 1 Withhold from gross taxable wages at the percentage checked (check only one percentage):

0.8% 1.3% 1.8% 2.7% 3.6% 4.2% 5.1%

Check this box and enter an extra amount to be withheld from each paycheck ................ $

2 I elect an Arizona withholding percentage of zero, and I certify that I expect to have no Arizona tax liability for the current taxable year.

Employee’s Instructions

Arizona law requires your employer to withhold Arizona income tax from your wages for work done in Arizona. The amount withheld is applied to your Arizona income tax due when you file your tax return. The amount withheld is a percentage of your gross taxable wages from every paycheck. You may also have your employer withhold an extra amount from each paycheck. Complete this form to select a percentage and any extra amount to be withheld from each paycheck.

What are my “Gross Taxable Wages”?For withholding purposes, your “gross taxable wages” are the wages that will generally be in box 1 of your federal Form W-2. It is your gross wages less any pretax deductions, such as your share of health insurance premiums.

New EmployeesComplete this form within the first five days of your employment to select an Arizona withholding percentage. You may also have your employer withhold an extra amount from each paycheck. If you do not file this form, the department requires your employer to withhold 2.7% of your gross taxable wages.

Current EmployeesIf you want to change your current amount withheld, you must file this form to change the Arizona withholding percentage to change the extra amount withheld.

What Should I do With Form A-4?Give your completed Form A-4 to your employer.

Electing a Withholding Percentage of ZeroYou may elect an Arizona withholding percentage of zero if you expect to have no Arizona income tax liability for the current year. Arizona tax liability is gross tax liability less any tax credits, such as the family tax credit, school tax credits, or credits for taxes paid to other states. If you make this election, your employer will not withhold Arizona income tax from your wages for payroll periods beginning after the date you file the form. Zero withholding does not relieve you from paying Arizona income taxes that might be due at the time you file your Arizona income tax return. If you have an Arizona tax liability when you file your return or if at any time during the current year conditions change so that you expect to have a tax liability, you should promptly file a new Form A-4 and choose a withholding percentage that applies to you.

Voluntary Withholding Election by Certain Nonresident EmployeesCompensation earned by nonresidents while physically working in Arizona for temporary periods is subject to Arizona income tax. However, under Arizona law, compensation paid to certain nonresident employees is not subject to Arizona income tax withholding. These nonresident employees need to review their situations and determine if they should elect to have Arizona income taxes withheld from their Arizona source compensation. Nonresident employees may request that their employer withhold Arizona income taxes by completing this form to elect Arizona income tax withholding.

I certify that I have made the election marked above.

SIGNATURE DATE

ADOR 10121 (17)

Arizona Form

A-4 Employee’s Arizona Withholding Election 2018

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Form W-4 (2018)Future developments. For the latest information about any future developments related to Form W-4, such as legislation enacted after it was published, go to www.irs.gov/FormW4.Purpose. Complete Form W-4 so that your employer can withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay. Consider completing a new Form W-4 each year and when your personal or financial situation changes.Exemption from withholding. You may claim exemption from withholding for 2018 if both of the following apply.• For 2017 you had a right to a refund of all federal income tax withheld because you had no tax liability, and

• For 2018 you expect a refund of all federal income tax withheld because you expect to have no tax liability.If you’re exempt, complete only lines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7 and sign the form to validate it. Your exemption for 2018 expires February 15, 2019. See Pub. 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax, to learn more about whether you qualify for exemption from withholding.

General InstructionsIf you aren’t exempt, follow the rest of these instructions to determine the number of withholding allowances you should claim for withholding for 2018 and any additional amount of tax to have withheld. For regular wages, withholding must be based on allowances you claimed and may not be a flat amount or percentage of wages.

You can also use the calculator at www.irs.gov/W4App to determine your tax withholding more accurately. Consider

using this calculator if you have a more complicated tax situation, such as if you have a working spouse, more than one job, or a large amount of nonwage income outside of your job. After your Form W-4 takes effect, you can also use this calculator to see how the amount of tax you’re having withheld compares to your projected total tax for 2018. If you use the calculator, you don’t need to complete any of the worksheets for Form W-4.

Note that if you have too much tax withheld, you will receive a refund when you file your tax return. If you have too little tax withheld, you will owe tax when you file your tax return, and you might owe a penalty.Filers with multiple jobs or working

spouses. If you have more than one job at a time, or if you’re married and your spouse is also working, read all of the instructions including the instructions for the Two-Earners/Multiple Jobs Worksheet before beginning. Nonwage income. If you have a large amount of nonwage income, such as interest or dividends, consider making estimated tax payments using Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals. Otherwise, you might owe additional tax. Or, you can use the Deductions, Adjustments, and Other Income Worksheet on page 3 or the calculator at www.irs.gov/W4App to make sure you have enough tax withheld from your paycheck. If you have pension or annuity income, see Pub. 505 or use the calculator at www.irs.gov/W4App to find out if you should adjust your withholding on Form W-4 or W-4P. Nonresident alien. If you’re a nonresident alien, see Notice 1392, Supplemental Form

W-4 Instructions for Nonresident Aliens, before completing this form.

Specific Instructions

Personal Allowances Worksheet

Complete this worksheet on page 3 first to determine the number of withholding allowances to claim.Line C. Head of household please note: Generally, you can claim head of household filing status on your tax return only if you’re unmarried and pay more than 50% of the costs of keeping up a home for yourself and a qualifying individual. See Pub. 501 for more information about filing status.Line E. Child tax credit. When you file your tax return, you might be eligible to claim a credit for each of your qualifying children. To qualify, the child must be under age 17 as of December 31 and must be your dependent who lives with you for more than half the year. To learn more about this credit, see Pub. 972, Child Tax Credit. To reduce the tax withheld from your pay by taking this credit into account, follow the instructions on line E of the worksheet. On the worksheet you will be asked about your total income. For this purpose, total income includes all of your wages and other income, including income earned by a spouse, during the year.Line F. Credit for other dependents.

When you file your tax return, you might be eligible to claim a credit for each of your dependents that don’t qualify for the child tax credit, such as any dependent children age 17 and older. To learn more about this credit, see Pub. 505. To reduce the tax withheld from your pay by taking this credit into account, follow the instructions on line F of the worksheet. On the worksheet, you will be asked about your total income. For this purpose, total income includes all of

Separate here and give Form W-4 to your employer. Keep the worksheet(s) for your records.

Form W-4Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate Whether you’re entitled to claim a certain number of allowances or exemption from withholding is

subject to review by the IRS. Your employer may be required to send a copy of this form to the IRS.

OMB No. 1545-0074

20181 Your first name and middle initial Last name

Home address (number and street or rural route)

City or town, state, and ZIP code

2 Your social security number

3 Single Married Married, but withhold at higher Single rate.

Note: If married filing separately, check “Married, but withhold at higher Single rate.”

4 If your last name differs from that shown on your social security card,

check here. You must call 800-772-1213 for a replacement card.

5 Total number of allowances you’re claiming (from the applicable worksheet on the following pages) . . . 5

6 Additional amount, if any, you want withheld from each paycheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 $7 I claim exemption from withholding for 2018, and I certify that I meet both of the following conditions for exemption.

• Last year I had a right to a refund of all federal income tax withheld because I had no tax liability, and

• This year I expect a refund of all federal income tax withheld because I expect to have no tax liability.If you meet both conditions, write “Exempt” here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certificate and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.

Employee’s signature

(This form is not valid unless you sign it.) Date

8 Employer’s name and address (Employer: Complete boxes 8 and 10 if sending to IRS and complete boxes 8, 9, and 10 if sending to State Directory of New Hires.)

9 First date of employment

10 Employer identification number (EIN)

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 4. Cat. No. 10220Q Form W-4 (2018)

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Form W-4 (2018) Page 2

your wages and other income, including income earned by a spouse, during the year.Line G. Other credits. You might be able to reduce the tax withheld from your paycheck if you expect to claim other tax credits, such as the earned income tax credit and tax credits for education and child care expenses. If you do so, your paycheck will be larger but the amount of any refund that you receive when you file your tax return will be smaller. Follow the instructions for Worksheet 1-6 in Pub. 505 if you want to reduce your withholding to take these credits into account.

Deductions, Adjustments, and Additional Income Worksheet

Complete this worksheet to determine if you’re able to reduce the tax withheld from your paycheck to account for your itemized deductions and other adjustments to income such as IRA contributions. If you do so, your refund at the end of the year will be smaller, but your paycheck will be larger. You’re not required to complete this worksheet or reduce your withholding if you don’t wish to do so.

You can also use this worksheet to figure out how much to increase the tax withheld from your paycheck if you have a large amount of nonwage income, such as interest or dividends.

Another option is to take these items into account and make your withholding more accurate by using the calculator at www.irs.gov/W4App. If you use the calculator, you don’t need to complete any of the worksheets for Form W-4.

Two-Earners/Multiple Jobs Worksheet

Complete this worksheet if you have more

than one job at a time or are married filing jointly and have a working spouse. If you don’t complete this worksheet, you might have too little tax withheld. If so, you will owe tax when you file your tax return and might be subject to a penalty.

Figure the total number of allowances you’re entitled to claim and any additional amount of tax to withhold on all jobs using worksheets from only one Form W-4. Claim all allowances on the W-4 that you or your spouse file for the highest paying job in your family and claim zero allowances on Forms W-4 filed for all other jobs. For example, if you earn $60,000 per year and your spouse earns $20,000, you should complete the worksheets to determine what to enter on lines 5 and 6 of your Form W-4, and your spouse should enter zero (“-0-”) on lines 5 and 6 of his or her Form W-4. See Pub. 505 for details.

Another option is to use the calculator at www.irs.gov/W4App to make your withholding more accurate.Tip: If you have a working spouse and your incomes are similar, you can check the “Married, but withhold at higher Single rate” box instead of using this worksheet. If you choose this option, then each spouse should fill out the Personal Allowances Worksheet and check the “Married, but withhold at higher Single rate” box on Form W-4, but only one spouse should claim any allowances for credits or fill out the Deductions, Adjustments, and Additional Income Worksheet.

Instructions for EmployerEmployees, do not complete box 8, 9, or

10. Your employer will complete these

boxes if necessary.

New hire reporting. Employers are

required by law to report new employees to a designated State Directory of New Hires. Employers may use Form W-4, boxes 8, 9, and 10 to comply with the new hire reporting requirement for a newly hired employee. A newly hired employee is an employee who hasn’t previously been employed by the employer, or who was previously employed by the employer but has been separated from such prior employment for at least 60 consecutive days. Employers should contact the appropriate State Directory of New Hires to find out how to submit a copy of the completed Form W-4. For information and links to each designated State Directory of New Hires (including for U.S. territories), go to www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/css/employers.

If an employer is sending a copy of Form W-4 to a designated State Directory of New Hires to comply with the new hire reporting requirement for a newly hired employee, complete boxes 8, 9, and 10 as follows. Box 8. Enter the employer’s name and address. If the employer is sending a copy of this form to a State Directory of New Hires, enter the address where child support agencies should send income withholding orders. Box 9. If the employer is sending a copy of this form to a State Directory of New Hires, enter the employee’s first date of employment, which is the date services for payment were first performed by the employee. If the employer rehired the employee after the employee had been separated from the employer’s service for at least 60 days, enter the rehire date.Box 10. Enter the employer’s employer identification number (EIN).

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Form W-4 (2018) Page 3

Personal Allowances Worksheet (Keep for your records.)A Enter “1” for yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A

B Enter “1” if you will file as married filing jointly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B

C Enter “1” if you will file as head of household . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C

D Enter “1” if: { • You’re single, or married filing separately, and have only one job; or• You’re married filing jointly, have only one job, and your spouse doesn’t work; or• Your wages from a second job or your spouse’s wages (or the total of both) are $1,500 or less.

} D

E Child tax credit. See Pub. 972, Child Tax Credit, for more information.• If your total income will be less than $69,801 ($101,401 if married filing jointly), enter “4” for each eligible child. • If your total income will be from $69,801 to $175,550 ($101,401 to $339,000 if married filing jointly), enter “2” for each eligible child.

• If your total income will be from $175,551 to $200,000 ($339,001 to $400,000 if married filing jointly), enter “1” for each eligible child.

• If your total income will be higher than $200,000 ($400,000 if married filing jointly), enter “-0-” . . . . . . . E

F Credit for other dependents.

• If your total income will be less than $69,801 ($101,401 if married filing jointly), enter “1” for each eligible dependent. • If your total income will be from $69,801 to $175,550 ($101,401 to $339,000 if married filing jointly), enter “1” for every two dependents (for example, “-0-” for one dependent, “1” if you have two or three dependents, and “2” if you have four dependents).

• If your total income will be higher than $175,550 ($339,000 if married filing jointly), enter “-0-” . . . . . . . F

G Other credits. If you have other credits, see Worksheet 1-6 of Pub. 505 and enter the amount from that worksheet here . . G

H Add lines A through G and enter the total here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H

For accuracy, complete all worksheets that apply. {

• If you plan to itemize or claim adjustments to income and want to reduce your withholding, or if you have a large amount of nonwage income and want to increase your withholding, see the Deductions, Adjustments, and Additional Income Worksheet below.

• If you have more than one job at a time or are married filing jointly and you and your spouse both work, and the combined earnings from all jobs exceed $52,000 ($24,000 if married filing jointly), see the Two-Earners/Multiple Jobs Worksheet on page 4 to avoid having too little tax withheld.

• If neither of the above situations applies, stop here and enter the number from line H on line 5 of Form W-4 above.

Deductions, Adjustments, and Additional Income Worksheet

Note: Use this worksheet only if you plan to itemize deductions, claim certain adjustments to income, or have a large amount of nonwage income.

1

Enter an estimate of your 2018 itemized deductions. These include qualifying home mortgage interest, charitable contributions, state and local taxes (up to $10,000), and medical expenses in excess of 7.5% of your income. See Pub. 505 for details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 $

2 Enter: { $24,000 if you’re married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er)$18,000 if you’re head of household$12,000 if you’re single or married filing separately

} . . . . . . . . . . . 2 $

3 Subtract line 2 from line 1. If zero or less, enter “-0-” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 $4 Enter an estimate of your 2018 adjustments to income and any additional standard deduction for age or

blindness (see Pub. 505 for information about these items) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 $5 Add lines 3 and 4 and enter the total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 $6 Enter an estimate of your 2018 nonwage income (such as dividends or interest) . . . . . . . . . 6 $7 Subtract line 6 from line 5. If zero, enter “-0-”. If less than zero, enter the amount in parentheses . . . 7 $8 Divide the amount on line 7 by $4,150 and enter the result here. If a negative amount, enter in parentheses.

Drop any fraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

9 Enter the number from the Personal Allowances Worksheet, line H above . . . . . . . . . . 9

10

Add lines 8 and 9 and enter the total here. If zero or less, enter “-0-”. If you plan to use the Two-Earners/

Multiple Jobs Worksheet, also enter this total on line 1, page 4. Otherwise, stop here and enter this total on Form W-4, line 5, page 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Form W-4 (2018) Page 4

Two-Earners/Multiple Jobs Worksheet

Note: Use this worksheet only if the instructions under line H from the Personal Allowances Worksheet direct you here.

1 Enter the number from the Personal Allowances Worksheet, line H, page 3 (or, if you used the Deductions, Adjustments, and Additional Income Worksheet on page 3, the number from line 10 of that worksheet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Find the number in Table 1 below that applies to the LOWEST paying job and enter it here. However, if you’re married filing jointly and wages from the highest paying job are $75,000 or less and the combined wages for you and your spouse are $107,000 or less, don’t enter more than “3” . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3 If line 1 is more than or equal to line 2, subtract line 2 from line 1. Enter the result here (if zero, enter “-0-”) and on Form W-4, line 5, page 1. Do not use the rest of this worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Note: If line 1 is less than line 2, enter “-0-” on Form W-4, line 5, page 1. Complete lines 4 through 9 below to figure the additional withholding amount necessary to avoid a year-end tax bill.

4 Enter the number from line 2 of this worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . 4

5 Enter the number from line 1 of this worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . 5

6 Subtract line 5 from line 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

7 Find the amount in Table 2 below that applies to the HIGHEST paying job and enter it here . . . . . 7 $8 Multiply line 7 by line 6 and enter the result here. This is the additional annual withholding needed . . . 8 $

9

Divide line 8 by the number of pay periods remaining in 2018. For example, divide by 18 if you’re paid every 2 weeks and you complete this form on a date in late April when there are 18 pay periods remaining in 2018. Enter the result here and on Form W-4, line 6, page 1. This is the additional amount to be withheld from each paycheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 $

Table 1

Married Filing Jointly

If wages from LOWEST paying job are—

Enter on line 2 above

$0 - $5,000 05,001 - 9,500 19,501 - 19,000 2

19,001 - 26,500 326,501 - 37,000 437,001 - 43,500 543,501 - 55,000 655,001 - 60,000 760,001 - 70,000 870,001 - 75,000 975,001 - 85,000 1085,001 - 95,000 1195,001 - 130,000 12

130,001 - 150,000 13150,001 - 160,000 14160,001 - 170,000 15170,001 - 180,000 16180,001 - 190,000 17190,001 - 200,000 18200,001 and over 19

All Others

If wages from LOWEST paying job are—

Enter on line 2 above

$0 - $7,000 07,001 - 12,500 1

12,501 - 24,500 224,501 - 31,500 331,501 - 39,000 439,001 - 55,000 555,001 - 70,000 670,001 - 85,000 785,001 - 90,000 890,001 - 100,000 9

100,001 - 105,000 10105,001 - 115,000 11115,001 - 120,000 12120,001 - 130,000 13130,001 - 145,000 14145,001 - 155,000 15155,001 - 185,000 16185,001 and over 17

Table 2

Married Filing Jointly

If wages from HIGHEST paying job are—

Enter on line 7 above

$0 - $24,375 $42024,376 - 82,725 50082,726 - 170,325 910

170,326 - 320,325 1,000320,326 - 405,325 1,330405,326 - 605,325 1,450605,326 and over 1,540

All Others

If wages from HIGHEST paying job are—

Enter on line 7 above

$0 - $7,000 $4207,001 - 36,175 500

36,176 - 79,975 91079,976 - 154,975 1,000

154,976 - 197,475 1,330197,476 - 497,475 1,450497,476 and over 1,540

Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction

Act Notice. We ask for the information on this form to carry out the Internal Revenue laws of the United States. Internal Revenue Code sections 3402(f)(2) and 6109 and their regulations require you to provide this

information; your employer uses it to determine your federal income tax withholding. Failure to provide a properly completed form will result in your being treated as a single person who claims no withholding allowances; providing fraudulent information may subject you to penalties. Routine uses of this information include giving it to the Department of Justice for civil and criminal litigation; to cities, states, the District of Columbia, and

U.S. commonwealths and possessions for use in administering their tax laws; and to the Department of Health and Human Services for use in the National Directory of New Hires. We may also disclose this

information to other countries under a tax treaty, to federal and state agencies to

enforce federal nontax criminal laws, or to federal law enforcement and intelligence

agencies to combat terrorism.You aren’t required to provide the

information requested on a form that’s subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a form or its instructions must be

retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any Internal Revenue law. Generally, tax returns and return information are confidential, as required by Code section 6103.

The average time and expenses required to complete and file this form will vary depending on individual circumstances. For estimated averages, see the instructions for your income tax return.

If you have suggestions for making this form simpler, we would be happy to hear from you. See the instructions for your income tax return.

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09/2017

Direct Deposit Authorization

Agreement Form

*** Paper checks will no longer be issued as of October 12, 2017. You must select one of the options listed below. ***

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

EIN or SSN: _______________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________________________

PRIMARY CHECKING Please check one: ☐ START ☐ STOP ☐ CHANGE

Name of Financial Institution: _____________________________________________________________________________

Routing/Transit Number: _________________________________ Account Number: _________________________________

Amount per Pay (optional; cannot be percentage): $ ________________________

SECONDARY CHECKING Please check one: ☐ START ☐ STOP ☐ CHANGE

Name of Financial Institution: _____________________________________________________________________________

Routing/Transit Number: _________________________________ Account Number: _________________________________

Amount per Pay (cannot be percentage; Primary Checking must also be selected): $ ________________________

PRIMARY SAVINGS Please check one: ☐ START ☐ STOP ☐ CHANGE

Name of Financial Institution: _____________________________________________________________________________

Routing/Transit Number: _________________________________ Account Number: _________________________________

Amount per Pay (optional; cannot be percentage): $ ________________________

RAPID PAYCARD Please check one: ☐ START ☐ STOP ☐ CHANGE

Card ID Number: _____________________________________ Customer ID: ______________________________________

100% of net pay will be directed to the rapid!PayCard

Employee Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________

ACCOUNT INFORMATION

EMPLOYEE INFORMATION

PLEASE ATTACH BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION HERE.

(A VOIDED CHECK OR A FORM FROM YOUR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION)

AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT

I hereby authorize Mesa Public Schools to initiate automatic deposits to the account(s) listed at the bank(s) or credit union(s) listed above. Additionally, I authorize Mesa Public Schools to make withdrawals from this account in the event of an error.

Furthermore, I agree not to hold Mesa Public Schools responsible for any delay or loss of funds due to incorrect or incomplete information supplied by me or by my financial institution(s), or due to an error on the part of my bank(s) or credit union(s) in depositing funds to my account(s).

This agreement will remain in effect until Mesa Public Schools receives a written notice of cancellation from me or my bank(s) or credit union(s), or until I submit a new Direct Deposit Authorization Agreement Form to the Mesa Public Schools Payroll Department.

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MESA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISCLOSURE AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT FORM

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

As a condition of employment, all applicants consent to and authorize a pre-employment and/or continued employment verification of their background, including information submitted on their application or resume.

DISCLOSURE This document serves solely as a clear and conspicuous written disclosure as required by the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act set forth in Section 604 (b) to the applicant that a social security number trace, motor vehicle verification, education, previous employment, credit and a criminal background verification may be obtained for the purpose of this employment application. In addition, investigative consumer reports gathered from personal interviews with former employers and other past or current associates of mine to gather information regarding my work performance, character, general reputation and personal characteristics may be obtained for the purpose of this employment application. By the signature below, the Applicant acknowledges that Mesa Public Schools has made this disclosure.

APPLICANT AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION This release and authorization acknowledges that Mesa Public Schools may now, or any time while I am employed or in training, conduct a verification of my education, previous employment/work history, credit history, contact personal references, motor vehicle records, conduct drug testing and to receive any criminal history information pertaining to me which may be in the files of any Federal, State, or Local criminal justice agency, and to verify any other information deemed necessary to fulfill the job requirements. The results of this verification process will be used to determine employment/training eligibility under Mesa Public Schools employment policies. I authorize AccuSource, Inc. at 1240 E. Ontario Avenue, Suite 102-140, Corona, California 92881, 951-734-8882, [email protected], www.accusource-online.com, and any of its agents, to disclose orally and in writing the results of this verification process to the designated authorized representatives of Mesa Public Schools. Contact AccuSource, Inc., if you want to receive a copy of our Information Security Policy.

I have read and understand this disclosure, and I authorize the background verification. I authorize persons, schools, current and former employers, and other organizations and Agencies to provide AccuSource, Inc. with all information that may be requested. I agree that any copy of this document is as valid as the original. According to the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am entitled to know if employment was denied based on information obtained by my prospective employer and to receive a disclosure of the public record information and of the nature and scope of the investigative report.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FOR POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY

Applicant Last Name First Name Middle Name List Other Names Used (MAIDEN NAME) Date of Birth (For Identification only) Social Security Number Driver’s License Number State Driver’s License Issued Last Name on Driver’s License Current Address City/State/Zip Dates Previous Address City/State/Zip Dates Previous Address City/State/Zip Dates ← RELEASE MUST BE SIGNED Applicant’s Signature Today’s Date

7/28/17