School Board Policy:

FINGERPRINTING

The School District of Indian River County is committed to keeping our students and staff members safe. In compliance with the Jessica Lunsford Act signed into law on May 2, 2005, background check requirements have been expanded to include all contracted workers and consultants as well as employees. In addition, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has implemented a database to track arrests of school district employees and contractors and notify the school districts when an employee is arrested. This new tracking system helps ensure that students and staff in our schools remain safe.

All employees, volunteers, student teaching interns, vendors, consultants and contractors must be fingerprinted and undergo a Level II background check. Everyone who will be at a school when students are present or who will have direct contact with students must complete the background screening. See below for more specific information on appropriate fees and items to bring with you when you are printed.

General Fingerprinting Information:

1. ALL newly hired employees will be responsible for paying fees for fingerprinting. These fees should not be paid until employment has been officially offered.

2. All fingerprinting must be completed through the Fingerprint Specialist with the School District by appointment only.

3. Fingerprint reports from outside agencies will not be accepted.

4. Fingerprints must be kept current and are required to be updated every five years.

5. Any break in service will require individuals to be re-fingerprinted at their cost.

6. Contact Ms. Nicola Blanton, Fingerprint Specialist, at nicki.blanton@indianriverschools.org or (772) 564-3024 to