Broward County Public Schools Safe and Secure ... - Get Involved
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<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
<strong>Safe</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Secure</strong>:<br />
Risk Management in<br />
School Volunteer Programs<br />
2006/2007<br />
Provided by:<br />
Volunteer Services Department<br />
754-321-2040<br />
volunteer@browardschools.com<br />
www.getinvolvedineducation.com/volunteer_services.html
Contents<br />
<strong>Safe</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Secure</strong>:<br />
Risk Management in<br />
School Volunteer Programs<br />
2006/2007<br />
Volunteer Screening <strong>and</strong> Placement ......................................................................... 1<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ards for All Volunteers ...................................................................................... 2<br />
Volunteer Clearance Levels ..................................................................................... 3<br />
Volunteer Clearance Levels Chart.............................................................................. 4<br />
Types of Volunteers/Campus Visitors Screening Quick Reference ............................. 5<br />
STAR System Volunteer Application Process............................................................. 6<br />
STAR System Application Processing Flowchart ........................................................ 7<br />
Non-STAR System <strong>Schools</strong>’ Volunteer Application Process ....................................... 8<br />
Non-STAR System Application Processing Flowchart................................................. 9<br />
Charter <strong>Schools</strong>’ Volunteer Application Process ....................................................... 10<br />
Charter <strong>Schools</strong>’ Application Processing Flowchart .................................................. 11<br />
Security Check Request Form – School Volunteer ................................................... 12<br />
Security Clearance Form ......................................................................................... 13<br />
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Volunteer Screening <strong>and</strong> Placement<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> is implementing a District wide safety <strong>and</strong> security program<br />
called STAR System (Security Tracking And Response). Since parent, community <strong>and</strong> business<br />
volunteers play an important role in our schools, managing the participation of these community<br />
members is integral to this new system.<br />
In addition to the STAR System, a multifaceted approach to protecting students is effective for<br />
volunteer involvement. To help all schools fully underst<strong>and</strong> the risk management aspects of<br />
volunteer involvement, the following references are enclosed:<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ards for All Volunteers<br />
• Volunteer <strong>and</strong> school safety responsibilities<br />
• Volunteer Injury Procedure<br />
• Volunteers <strong>and</strong> Pre-school Children<br />
Level 1 <strong>and</strong> Level 2 Clearance Procedures for Volunteers<br />
Types of Volunteers & Screening Quick Reference<br />
The procedure that will be used for volunteer applications, screening <strong>and</strong> recordkeeping will be<br />
determined by the school’s ability to access the STAR System. Procedures for the following<br />
access levels are enclosed.<br />
STAR System <strong>Schools</strong><br />
These are schools with the STAR System installed on the Dell computer located in the<br />
front office. They have complete access to both the security <strong>and</strong> volunteer features of<br />
the STAR System.<br />
Non- STAR System <strong>Schools</strong><br />
These are the 19 school sites that are not currently able to access STAR due to physical<br />
plant limitations (electricity <strong>and</strong> network capabilities).<br />
Charter <strong>Schools</strong><br />
These are schools outside of the <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>’ network <strong>and</strong> will not have access to<br />
the STAR system nor the Volunteer Screening Database housed on <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>’<br />
Intranet.<br />
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St<strong>and</strong>ards for All Volunteers<br />
To ensure student safety, both volunteers <strong>and</strong> schools have important <strong>and</strong> inter-related<br />
responsibilities.<br />
Volunteer Responsibilities:<br />
• Completing an annual volunteer application<br />
• Wearing a name badge/label<br />
• Logging in <strong>and</strong> out of school<br />
• Attending a volunteer orientation<br />
• Assisting in a supervised, observable setting only<br />
• Following all school & District guidelines <strong>and</strong> administrators’ instructions<br />
School Responsibilities:<br />
• Training staff members to utilize volunteers effectively <strong>and</strong> to be observant of their<br />
activities<br />
• Checking volunteers’ background either at Level 1 or Level 2 clearance, depending on<br />
their role<br />
A Volunteer Shall Not:<br />
• Establish instructional objectives<br />
• Make decisions regarding relevancy of curriculum activities or materials<br />
• Grade subjective assignments or tests<br />
• Supervise a class in the absence of school staff (Statutory Authority 230.03(2), 230.22,<br />
230.23005 F.S)<br />
• Dispense medication, prescription or over-the-counter<br />
• Make contact with student(s), or their families, outside of the school location or schoolsponsored<br />
activities. Volunteers should not telephone or visit students or parents, even<br />
at the invitation of the family<br />
• Have access to confidential student information<br />
(Under Florida statue 228.093, students have a right to confidentiality with regard to:<br />
academic work completed, family background information, st<strong>and</strong>ardized test scores,<br />
attendance records, health data, grades, interest inventory reports, teacher or<br />
counselor ratings <strong>and</strong> observations, <strong>and</strong> reports of serious or recurrent behavior<br />
patterns.)<br />
Here are other st<strong>and</strong>ard policies for school volunteer programs.<br />
Volunteer Injuries<br />
If a volunteer is injured while providing volunteer services to the District, he/she is entitled to<br />
medical care in accordance with Florida’s Worker Compensation Statutes. An injured<br />
volunteer should immediately notify the supervisor or principal <strong>and</strong> complete a First Report<br />
of Injury form. In the event emergency care is needed, 911 should be contacted. All other<br />
medical services must be coordinated through the <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>’ Risk Management<br />
Department. Please also notify Volunteer Services by faxing a copy of the First Report of<br />
Injury form to 754-321-2049.<br />
Pre-School Children Accompanying Volunteers<br />
Volunteers should never bring pre-school children or children not registered in the school<br />
when they volunteer. These children distract from the educational process <strong>and</strong> they have<br />
not provided the required health screening documents.<br />
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Volunteer Clearance Levels<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> use a two level system for background checks. The features <strong>and</strong> requirements<br />
for each level are explained on the following page.<br />
Overnight or extended day chaperones, volunteer coaches, mentors <strong>and</strong> clinic volunteers are<br />
required to have Level 2 clearance. For other volunteer settings or roles the Jessica Lunsford<br />
Act requires Level 2 clearance in specific situations/settings.<br />
To determine the required clearance level, three questions about the volunteer activity must be<br />
answered:<br />
1. Will there be unsupervised contact with students?<br />
2. Is there a contract between BCPS (District or school level) <strong>and</strong> the person or group?<br />
3. Will BCPS money be h<strong>and</strong>led?<br />
If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then Level 2 clearance is required. For further<br />
clarification, contact Ms. Jaime Gentile at Security Clearance or Dr. Joe Melita, Special<br />
Investigative Unit.<br />
Note: Volunteers who have been Level 2 screened (fingerprinted) since January 2006 <strong>and</strong> who<br />
continue to volunteer will not have to be fingerprinted for the following 3 years. These volunteers<br />
must complete an annual on-line volunteer application.<br />
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Volunteer Clearance Levels<br />
Which type<br />
of<br />
volunteer?<br />
What<br />
databases<br />
are<br />
checked?<br />
What are<br />
the steps?<br />
How long<br />
for results?<br />
Where are<br />
the results<br />
posted?<br />
Level 1 Clearance<br />
(There is no charge for screening of volunteers)<br />
For All <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• All general, supervised volunteers<br />
For STAR & Non-STAR <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• <strong>Broward</strong> Clerk of Courts<br />
• <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>’ Deny Entry list<br />
• Sexual predators & offender’s databases<br />
For Charter <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• School is solely responsible for checking volunteers with<br />
the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Sexual<br />
Offenders & Predators database<br />
For STAR <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• Automatic Level 1 screening<br />
For Non-STAR <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• School enters volunteer data in Volunteer Screening<br />
System, posted on the Intranet at<br />
http://web/casdl/volunteer/vol_login.asp<br />
For Charter <strong>Schools</strong> (sexual predator check only)<br />
• School checks database at<br />
www3.fdle.state.fl.us/sexual_predators<br />
For STAR <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• 1-2 days<br />
For Non-Star <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• At least 1 month<br />
For STAR <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• The system will list volunteer as Approved, Pending (not yet<br />
cleared), or Inactive (not approved)<br />
For Non-STAR <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• Results are posted in the Volunteer Screening System site<br />
at http://web/casdl/volunteer/vol_login.asp<br />
Level 2 Clearance (FBI Fingerprinting)<br />
(There is no charge for fingerprinting volunteers)<br />
For All <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• Overnight <strong>and</strong>/or extended day field trip chaperones<br />
• Volunteer coaches<br />
• Mentors<br />
• Clinic volunteers<br />
For All <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• Level 1 clearance<br />
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)<br />
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)<br />
(ONLY fingerprints taken by <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> are<br />
acceptable. Fingerprints from other agencies are not acceptable.)<br />
For All <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• Volunteer completes the annual application form, on-line or<br />
on paper depending on school’s system<br />
• School completes the Security Check Request Form signed<br />
by the principal<br />
• Volunteer brings form <strong>and</strong> ID to the Security Clearance Office<br />
in the KC Wright Building (754-321-2374)<br />
(Volunteers who were Level 2 cleared after January 2006 will only<br />
need to be Level 1 checked annually until January 2008.)<br />
For All <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• 2-3 days after fingerprinting<br />
For All STAR & Non-STAR <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• Results are ONLY posted on the Security Clearance<br />
Fingerprint Database available in CAB’s BCPS Resources.<br />
For Charter <strong>Schools</strong><br />
• Charters may contact Security Clearance<br />
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Types of Volunteers/Campus Visitors<br />
Screening Quick Reference<br />
<strong>Broward</strong>’s volunteer screening <strong>and</strong> placement procedures are based on the type of student<br />
contact <strong>and</strong> available staff supervision in specific volunteer roles. Please review the following:<br />
Type Role/Function Screening & Placement<br />
School<br />
Volunteers<br />
Parents, business partners, community residents who<br />
serve in a supervised setting, normally in the<br />
classroom, office, or media center. Includes: daytime<br />
field trip chaperones, <strong>and</strong> career day speakers.<br />
• Annual volunteer application<br />
• District volunteer guidelines apply<br />
• Level 1 background check<br />
Mentors<br />
Business<br />
Partner<br />
Volunteers<br />
Classroom<br />
Speakers<br />
Volunteer<br />
Coaches<br />
High School<br />
Student<br />
Community<br />
Service Hours<br />
District Staff<br />
Postal/Poll<br />
Workers<br />
Behavioral<br />
Health<br />
Agencies<br />
Other<br />
Campus<br />
Guests<br />
Court-Ordered<br />
Community<br />
Service<br />
Adults who act in a long-term relationship with<br />
specific selected student(s), often in an unsupervised<br />
setting.<br />
May serve as a volunteer or mentor. They also are<br />
involved with field trips to job sites, internships, <strong>and</strong><br />
other work-based learning activities.<br />
Furnishes students with added information that<br />
enhances the curriculum. For speakers on The<br />
Holocaust, Human Sexuality, HIV/AIDS <strong>and</strong><br />
Substance Abuse contact Volunteer Services.<br />
Assists athletics instructors by contributing additional<br />
direction <strong>and</strong> expertise to students.<br />
Students from area high schools may serve as<br />
volunteers. However, the school’s expectations must<br />
be clearly described <strong>and</strong> direct supervision should be<br />
provided.<br />
Professionals from other agencies have periodic<br />
access to our school campuses.<br />
Mail is delivered, campuses are used as voting sites,<br />
<strong>and</strong> district staff are sent to perform their duties.<br />
Mental health professionals who provide services to<br />
individual students or student groups<br />
Includes military <strong>and</strong> college recruiters, guest<br />
classroom speakers, fundraisers, community<br />
organizations, college recruiters, transportation to<br />
private facilities, organizations contracted by the<br />
PTA, one-time consultants, <strong>and</strong> unannounced visits<br />
by gr<strong>and</strong>parents <strong>and</strong>/or relatives.<br />
Attorneys or convicted persons may request courtordered<br />
service hours as part of fulfilling sentencing<br />
requirements.<br />
• Annual mentor application<br />
• District mentor guidelines apply<br />
• Mentor training <strong>and</strong> placement<br />
provided by Youth Mentoring Programs<br />
Call 754-321-1972 for information.<br />
• Level 2 background check<br />
• In school activities: all requirements for<br />
a volunteer or mentor apply<br />
• Out of school activities: follow<br />
requirements for field trips, either<br />
daytime, overnight, or extended day<br />
• Supervised setting<br />
• Level 1 clearance<br />
• District review of sensitive topics<br />
• Annual volunteer application<br />
• District volunteer guidelines apply<br />
• Level 2 background check (fingerprints<br />
are taken every 3 years)<br />
• Annual Volunteer application<br />
• District volunteer guidelines apply<br />
• Level 1 background check<br />
• On site supervision is required<br />
• Pre-service orientation is advised<br />
• ID is checked<br />
• Record visitor’s presence on campus<br />
• Escort to location<br />
• ID is checked<br />
• Verify authorization at:<br />
www.broward.k12.fl.us/studentsupport<br />
sednet/html/mhdatabase.html<br />
• Record visitor’s presence on campus<br />
Unless a contract exists with SBBC, this<br />
category should be considered campus<br />
visitors.<br />
• ID is checked<br />
• Record visitor’s presence on campus<br />
• Escort to location<br />
• Do Not Place<br />
• Refer requests to Volunteer Services<br />
754-321-2040<br />
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STAR System <strong>Schools</strong>’<br />
Volunteer Application Process<br />
All volunteers must complete <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School’s new on-line<br />
volunteer/mentor application. However, to assist schools with the transition into a new school<br />
year, volunteer information entered into the Electronic Volunteer System last year has been<br />
transferred into the STAR System. This will allow volunteers returning to your school to start the<br />
year without completing the on-line application immediately.<br />
Returning Volunteers<br />
Volunteers returning for the school year 2006-2007 will be required to provide a driver’s license<br />
<strong>and</strong> social security number to front office personnel during the first visit to the school. This is<br />
necessary to activate their volunteer record. Subsequent visits will not require this information<br />
to be presented. All returning volunteers will have until January 1, 2007 to complete the on-line<br />
volunteer application. Please encourage everyone to do so as soon as possible.<br />
Note: Social security numbers were used as the identification number in the Volunteer Screening System<br />
during 2004-2006. The identification number in the STAR System is a person’s driver’s license number,<br />
state issued ID number, or passport number. The disclosure of the social security number is optional on<br />
the new on-line application.<br />
New Volunteers in 2006-2007<br />
Before being allowed to volunteer in school activities, all volunteers new to the school must<br />
complete the on-line application.<br />
On-line Volunteer/Mentor Application<br />
The <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> volunteer/mentor application is on-line at the Community<br />
Involvement Department’s Web site, located at: www.getinvolvedineducation.com.<br />
Volunteer Screening<br />
When a person completes the on-line application, background information will be automatically<br />
checked against the <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>County</strong> Clerk of Courts database, <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Public</strong><br />
<strong>Schools</strong> ‘Deny Entry’ database, <strong>and</strong> various state sexual predators <strong>and</strong> offenders databases<br />
(48 states currently). This check will take approximately 1-2 days <strong>and</strong> will complete the Level 1<br />
clearance.<br />
Support for <strong>Schools</strong><br />
The Volunteer Services Department will present STAR System training workshops for staff<br />
liaisons for volunteers during August, September <strong>and</strong> October 2006. These workshops will<br />
address volunteer program management functions, including how to track volunteer time <strong>and</strong><br />
attendance via the STAR System. The STAR System workshops do not replace the training<br />
provided for the front desk users of the STAR System. Contact the Special Investigative Unit<br />
(754-321-0736) for the training schedule for front office users of the STAR System.<br />
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STAR System<br />
Application Processing Flowchart<br />
Volunteer completes<br />
on-line application at<br />
www.getinvolvedineducaton.com.<br />
STAR System automatically<br />
checks volunteer’s<br />
background.<br />
Does the volunteer have a<br />
criminal background?<br />
YES<br />
NO<br />
Volunteer Approval Status:<br />
PENDING<br />
=<br />
Not allowed to help students<br />
Volunteer Approval Status:<br />
APPROVED<br />
=<br />
Allowed to volunteer<br />
w/ level 1 clearance<br />
Special Investigation<br />
Unit (SIU) will determine final<br />
approval status of volunteer.<br />
‘First Choice School’ contacts<br />
volunteer to set up first visit.<br />
Reminds vol. to bring an official picture ID.<br />
Is volunteer cleared?<br />
YES<br />
Volunteer’s STAR System<br />
badge is activated by verifying<br />
driver’s license information.<br />
NO<br />
Volunteer’s status:<br />
Inactive<br />
=<br />
CANNOT Volunteer<br />
Print STAR System badge<br />
with volunteer’s photo.<br />
Volunteer is<br />
oriented to role in school<br />
<strong>and</strong> is assigned to work in a<br />
SUPERVISED SETTING<br />
ONLY.<br />
* Printed photos are final.<br />
* New volunteers who have completed an on-line application <strong>and</strong> have been approved will be listed on the roster of their<br />
‘first choice school’.<br />
* For subsequent visits, volunteer badge is swiped by bar code reader. Volunteer’s time <strong>and</strong> attendance is recorded by<br />
STAR System<br />
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Non-STAR System <strong>Schools</strong>’<br />
Volunteer Application Process<br />
Volunteer Procedures for 2006 – 2007<br />
The same procedures <strong>and</strong> forms used last year will continue to be used at your site. The<br />
steps for processing volunteer applications <strong>and</strong> screening at Non-Star System schools are<br />
diagrammed on the following page.<br />
2006-2007 Requirements <strong>and</strong> Updates<br />
Volunteers at your school will complete a paper volunteer application.<br />
Do not promote the on-line volunteer/mentor application to your school community.<br />
The on-line volunteer/mentor application works only in conjunction with the STAR System,<br />
which your school presently cannot use.<br />
Electronic Volunteer Screening System<br />
The District will continue to check volunteers helping at your school using the Electronic<br />
Screening System located on <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>' Intranet. As an added precaution, all school<br />
volunteers will be screened for local criminal convictions. During 2006-2007, only 19 schools<br />
will be using the Electronic Volunteer Screening System as most locations (230+ schools) will<br />
be using the STAR System for automatic volunteer clearance. Access to the Volunteer<br />
Screening System is limited to staff members named by the principal. If authorized users need<br />
to be updated, contact Volunteer Services.<br />
<strong>Schools</strong> will not have to re-type all data for returning volunteers. A renewal feature similar to<br />
that used last year will be utilized. Complete entry instructions for 2006-2007will be sent to<br />
your school. Only new volunteers will need to be manually entered into the system.<br />
The two-part NCR volunteer application supplied by Volunteer Services has all information<br />
required for data entry on the front side of the application <strong>and</strong> in the same order as the data<br />
entry screen.<br />
Volunteers will still use the paper attendance form to sign in <strong>and</strong> out of your school.<br />
Exempt Records (Security Background Information Question 4)<br />
The records of certain volunteers are exempt from all public information statutes. Volunteers<br />
will be asked to state on the volunteer application if their records are exempt. These<br />
volunteers include: active or former law enforcement employees, firefighters, Department of<br />
Children & Family Services employees, US attorneys <strong>and</strong> assistant US attorneys, state<br />
attorneys <strong>and</strong> assistant state attorneys, prosecutors, judges, or government employees with<br />
duties involving human resources, labor relations, code enforcement, revenue collection, or<br />
water management. The spouses <strong>and</strong> children of exempt volunteers are also considered to be<br />
exempt.<br />
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Non-STAR System<br />
Application Processing Flowchart<br />
Volunteer submits<br />
completed application form<br />
to school.<br />
Coordinator reviews application for completion,<br />
(DOB, lic#, signature &<br />
criminal background questions.)<br />
Does the volunteer<br />
self-admit criminal history?<br />
YES<br />
NO<br />
Self-admitted criminal<br />
history<br />
=<br />
Not allowed to volunteer<br />
Principal/designee reviews <strong>and</strong><br />
signs volunteer application.<br />
Notify principal.<br />
Principal does not sign application.<br />
Volunteer is not assigned.<br />
Volunteer is<br />
oriented to role in school<br />
<strong>and</strong> is assigned to work in a<br />
SUPERVISED SETTING ONLY.<br />
Send application to:<br />
Security Clearance Dept.<br />
KC Wright Building<br />
*Do not send to Volunteer services<br />
School staff enters volunteer<br />
data into Electronic Security<br />
Screening System (ESSS).<br />
A backgound check will be<br />
conducted by Security Clearance.<br />
Allow four weeks<br />
for notification.<br />
Staff checks ESSS to monitor for the<br />
final clearance<br />
status of volunteer.<br />
Is volunteer cleared?<br />
NO<br />
YES<br />
Volunteer Approval Status:<br />
NOT APPROVED<br />
=<br />
CANNOT Volunteer<br />
Volunteer Approval Status:<br />
APPROVED<br />
=<br />
Allowed to volunteer<br />
w/ level 1 clearance<br />
* The front page of all volunteer applications (white copy) must be submitted to Volunteer Services, after volunteers are approved.<br />
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Charter <strong>Schools</strong>’<br />
Volunteer Application Process<br />
Volunteer Procedures for 2006-2007<br />
The same procedures <strong>and</strong> forms used last year will continue to be used at your site. Some<br />
additional points to remember are:<br />
• Volunteers at your school will complete a paper volunteer application.<br />
• Do not promote the on-line volunteer/mentor application to your school community.<br />
The on-line volunteer/mentor application works only in conjunction with the STAR System<br />
that your site will not be able to access.<br />
• Your school is responsible for checking all volunteers against the Florida Sexual Predators<br />
database. This Web site can be accessed at www3fdle.state.fl.us/sexual_predators.<br />
• Volunteers will continue to sign in <strong>and</strong> out of your school using the paper volunteer<br />
attendance form.<br />
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Charter <strong>Schools</strong>’<br />
Application Processing Flowchart<br />
Volunteer submits<br />
completed application form<br />
to school.<br />
Coordinator reviews application for completion,<br />
(DOB, lic#, signature &<br />
criminal background questions.)<br />
Does the volunteer<br />
self-admit criminal history?<br />
YES<br />
NO<br />
Self-admitted criminal<br />
history<br />
=<br />
Not allowed to volunteer<br />
Volunteer is checked against Florida’s<br />
Sexual Predators Database.<br />
www3.fdle.state.fl.us/sexual_predators<br />
Notify principal.<br />
Principal does not sign application.<br />
Volunteer is not assigned.<br />
Principal/designee reviews <strong>and</strong><br />
signs volunteer application.<br />
Send application to:<br />
Security Clearance Dept.<br />
KC Wright Building<br />
*Do not send to Volunteer services<br />
Volunteer is<br />
oriented to role in school<br />
<strong>and</strong> is assigned to work in a<br />
SUPERVISED SETTING<br />
ONLY.<br />
A backgound check will be<br />
conducted by Security Clearance.<br />
Allow four weeks<br />
for notification.<br />
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The School Board of <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Florida<br />
SECURITY CHECK REQUEST FORM - SCHOOL VOLUNTEER<br />
DATE:<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
Security Clearance Department<br />
School Contact Name<br />
School Name/Level<br />
Telephone Number<br />
Location Number<br />
RE:<br />
LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SECURITY CHECK/ VOLUNTEER<br />
This school volunteer applicant is applying to serve in the role of:<br />
Overnight or Extended Day Field Trip Chaperone<br />
School Clinic Volunteer<br />
Volunteer Coach<br />
A valid Driver’s License or official Government ID is required to be processed/fingerprinted.<br />
Please process a Level 2 background security check, at no charge, to the volunteer named below.<br />
Please print or type<br />
Legal Name:<br />
Last First MI<br />
SSN Number:<br />
D.O.B:<br />
Principal’s Name:<br />
Principal’s Signature:<br />
Date:<br />
Volunteer Information:<br />
Before arriving at the fingerprinting location, please complete an annual volunteer application.<br />
Your school will be able to tell you if this should be done via the Internet or on a paper version<br />
submitted to the school. At the fingerprint location, you will be asked for a security background<br />
questionnaire <strong>and</strong> current official government identification. Acceptable identification includes<br />
drivers license, official state identification cards. Bring the information to the location shown<br />
below.<br />
Location:<br />
KC Wright Administration Building Hours of Operation: (Strictly Enforced)<br />
Security Clearance Office – First Floor Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM<br />
600 SE 3 rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33301 No appointments necessary<br />
However, expect delays.<br />
Security Clearance Department Only<br />
Date Fingerprinted:<br />
Site:<br />
Signature: Lap Top #:<br />
2/2006<br />
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IMPORTANT – READ BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM<br />
The School Board of <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>County</strong> will receive information on all records, including juvenile, that have<br />
been sealed, expunged, or where adjudication was withheld. To omit a response or to be untruthful in<br />
your response, regardless of any previous information received from an attorney, a judge, or any<br />
third party will be considered falsification <strong>and</strong> is a cause for dismissal from employment or<br />
consideration for employment.<br />
THIS FORM MUST BE TURNED IN WITH YOUR APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT.<br />
NAME<br />
Last First Middle Initial Maiden<br />
SS#<br />
ADDRESS<br />
Street APT# City State Zip<br />
EMAIL ADDRESS<br />
PHONE<br />
CELL<br />
FINGERPRINTING INFORMATION<br />
BIRTH DATE:<br />
STATE, COUNTRY OF BIRTH:<br />
RACE: ❑ Asian/Pacific Isl<strong>and</strong>er ❑ Black ❑ Caucasian ❑ Hispanic/Latino<br />
❑ Native American (American Indian, Eskimo, Alaskan Native) ❑Other<br />
GENDER: ❑ Male ❑ Female HAIR: ❑ Black ❑ Blonde ❑ Brown ❑ Gray ❑ Red ❑ Bald<br />
EYES: ❑ Blue ❑ Brown ❑ Green ❑ Hazel ❑ Black ❑ Gray HEIGHT: WEIGHT:<br />
At the time of employment your fingerprints will be researched by local, state <strong>and</strong> federal law enforcement<br />
agencies. Sealed or expunged records must be revealed to the School Board of <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
pursuant to F.S. 943.058. Your employment with the <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>County</strong> School District is temporary <strong>and</strong><br />
probationary pending successful processing of your fingerprints. The following questions must be<br />
answered truthfully. A "Yes" answer to any of the following questions does not automatically keep you<br />
from being hired. Your omission or falsification of any criminal history, or any disclosure required<br />
by this form, is a cause for dismissal from employment or consideration for employment.<br />
Yes ❑ No ❑ 1. Have you ever been convicted of an offense (misdemeanor or felony) other than a<br />
minor traffic violation? (Driving under the Influence [DUI] <strong>and</strong> Driving while<br />
Intoxicated [DWI] convictions are not minor <strong>and</strong> must be reported.)<br />
Yes ❑ No ❑ 2. Have you ever been found guilty of a criminal offense?<br />
Yes ❑ No ❑ 3. Have you ever entered a nolo contendre or no contest plea in a criminal proceeding?<br />
Yes ❑ No ❑ 4. Have you ever had a criminal record sealed?<br />
Yes ❑ No ❑ 5. Have you ever had a criminal record expunged?<br />
Yes ❑ No ❑ 6. Have you ever participated in any type of pre-trial intervention/diversion program,<br />
including but not limited to community service or probation, that resulted in the<br />
charges being reduced/dismissed or not prosecuted?<br />
Yes ❑ No ❑ 7. Have you ever had adjudication withheld in a criminal offense?<br />
Yes ❑ No ❑ 8. Are there criminal charges currently pending against you?<br />
Yes ❑ No ❑ 9. Have you ever been imprisoned or jailed in a criminal proceeding?<br />
Yes ❑ No ❑ 10. Have you ever been placed on probation in a criminal proceeding?<br />
Yes ❑ No ❑ 11. Have you ever paid a fine in a criminal proceeding?<br />
Yes ❑ No ❑ 12. Have you ever failed to appear in court or forfeited bond in a criminal proceeding?<br />
If you answered “Yes” to any question above, you must fully explain on reverse side of the form.<br />
EXAMPLES OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES: Assault/battery, auto theft, disorderly conduct, domestic violence, DUI/DWI, fraud<br />
(welfare/food stamps) loitering, prostitution/solicitation, robbery, shoplifting, theft (gr<strong>and</strong>/ petty), trespassing, worthless checks.<br />
NOTE: This is not a complete list <strong>and</strong> is intended to provide examples only. You must list all convictions including juvenile<br />
incidents <strong>and</strong> those in which adjudication was withheld <strong>and</strong>/or records were sealed/expunged.<br />
Over <br />
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Yes ❑<br />
Yes ❑<br />
Yes ❑<br />
Yes ❑<br />
Yes ❑<br />
No ❑ 13. Have you ever had a teaching certificate revoked or suspended? If yes, in what state<br />
<strong>and</strong> when?<br />
No ❑ 14. Have you ever had sanctions placed on your teaching certificate for any reason?<br />
No ❑ 15. Have you ever been denied a teaching certificate anywhere?<br />
No ❑ 16. Is disciplinary action currently pending anywhere against your teaching certificate?<br />
No ❑ 17. Have you ever been dismissed or asked to resign from employment?<br />
If you answered “Yes” to any question above, you must fully explain below.<br />
If you answered "Yes” to 14-16, you must give the name of the State where your teaching certificate was<br />
revoked, suspended, sanctioned, denied or where action is currently pending against you.<br />
INCIDENT #1 (Request 2nd sheet if more than one incident)<br />
If Arrested, Where?:<br />
Arresting Agency:<br />
Offense:<br />
Please provide detailed explanation:<br />
Date of Arrest:<br />
Final Disposition:<br />
By signing this document I certify that I have carefully read <strong>and</strong> fully underst<strong>and</strong> each question <strong>and</strong> that<br />
all information contained herein is true <strong>and</strong> accurate. My signature further certifies that there is no<br />
falsification of any information, omission of any information requested or any misrepresentation of<br />
information requested. I also underst<strong>and</strong> that my fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of<br />
Investigation for a complete criminal history background check.<br />
By my signature, I authorize the <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>County</strong> School Board to conduct any investigation necessary to<br />
verify all information identified on this form. My signature on this document provides for the release of<br />
any sealed or expunged records in my name by any court. Included in this grant of authority is my<br />
permission to contact any <strong>and</strong> all former employers <strong>and</strong> other persons acquainted with me or in<br />
possession of information concerning me to supply such information to the Security Clearance Office. All<br />
monies received as part of the fingerprinting process are non-refundable.<br />
By my signature, I certify that I know, underst<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> agree that any false statement or omission<br />
of information requested is a cause for dismissal from employment or consideration for<br />
employment.<br />
Signature of Applicant<br />
Date<br />
OFFICE USE ONLY:<br />
Job Location:<br />
Job Title:<br />
Rev. 3/97; 8/97; 10/97; 2/98; 1/00; 7/02; 3/04; 11/04; 5/05<br />
Instructional Staff: Forms: Security BG Check (Rev.)<br />
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ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL RECORD INFORMATION<br />
Name Soc Sec No.<br />
INCIDENCE #2<br />
If Arrested, Where?:<br />
Date of Arrest:<br />
Arresting Agency:<br />
Date of Arrest:<br />
Offense:<br />
Final Disposition:<br />
Please provide detailed explanation:<br />
INCIDENCE #3<br />
If Arrested, Where?:<br />
Date of Arrest:<br />
Arresting Agency:<br />
Date of Arrest:<br />
Offense:<br />
Final Disposition:<br />
Please provide detailed explanation:<br />
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The School Board of <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Florida<br />
Benjamin J. Williams, Chair<br />
Beverly A. Gallagher, Vice Chair<br />
Carole L. Andrews<br />
Robin Bartleman<br />
Darla L. Carter<br />
Maureen S. Dinnen<br />
Stephanie Arma Kraft, Esq.<br />
Robert D. Parks, Ed.D.<br />
Marty Rubinstein<br />
Dr. Frank Till, Superintendent of <strong>Schools</strong><br />
www.browardschools.com<br />
The School Board of <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Florida, prohibits any policy or<br />
procedure that results in discrimination on the basis of age, color,<br />
disability, gender, national origin, marital status,<br />
race, religion or sexual orientation.<br />
Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the<br />
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call<br />
Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or<br />
Teletype Machine, TTY 754-321-2158