Background Check & Fingerprinting

Classified Positions

Includes Pupil Transportation, Maintenance, Custodial, School Nutrition and Clerical must complete the criminal records check prior to the first day on the job.

Certified Positions

Includes Administrators, Certified Educators and Paraprofessionals must present documentation of a criminal records check prior to the first day of employment or the first interaction with students whichever comes first.

Instructions for completing criminal records check can be found on the New Employee Onboarding website.

Classified Positions

Includes Pupil Transportation, Maintenance, Custodial, School Nutrition and Clerical employees will undergo a repeat criminal records check every five years for the length of employment.

Certified Positions

Includes Administrators, Certified Educators and Paraprofessionals will undergo a repeat criminal records check at the time of certificate or license renewal in accordance with state law and Professional Standards Commission requirements.

Includes Volunteers, Visitors and Contracted Services. MCCSS have identified three (3) categories for determining required records check. Upon request, the non-employee will be required to complete a form and present a driver’s license.

Category 1- Sex Offender Registry
Includes School Visitors, Lunch Visitors, Day Field Trips, PTO Meeting Attendees, Volunteers at Fairs, Readers in the Classrooms, Speakers in Classrooms, and Party Helpers.

Process:

This is managed in each school's main office by utilizing a software called Raptor. The school will ensure individuals in this category is compliant.