Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

1. Federal Criminal History Record (Fingerprint) for School Building Volunteers

Individuals who have resided in the state of Pennsylvania for 10 or more consecutive years may sign a Disclosure Statement in lieu of seeking FBI Criminal History Record fingerprints. If you have not been a PA resident for 10 or more years, you must be fingerprinted to volunteer.

• Fee as of 1/1/2019: $23.85 - Payment is made by credit or debit card. 
• Register online with IdentoGO before visiting the fingerprint center. Walk in service is available, but all applicants must pre-enroll online or over the phone.  
• When registering, use the specific agency Service Code 1KG6Q9
  • IMPORTANT: The correct Service Code must be used so the background check is processed for the correct purpose. Fingerprint reports processed for another agency or purpose are not transferable. If you enter the wrong code by mistake, select the “Back to Home” button and begin the process again by reentering the correct Service Code. If you proceed with an incorrect code you will need to go through the process and pay for the background check again.
• Report to a fingerprint center. Center locations can be found on the IdentoGO website.
• Record your UE ID registration number (a series of letters and numbers). 
• You will receive an email notification with a link. Print and save the results to a PDF for your records. CAUTION: This link will only work one time.
• Submit your results to Human Resources. Results are not automatically sent to the school district.

2. Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check for School Building Volunteers 

• Fee: FREE to volunteers - PA residents apply online.
• Visit PSP (PA State Police Record Check).
• Click the YELLOW link, "New Record Check (Volunteers Only)", check the acknowledgement box at the bottom and click "Accept".  You must name Southern Lehigh School District as the organization for which you will be volunteering. A telephone number is not necessary, but you may enter 484-546-4230.
• Print and save your results to a PDF for your records. CAUTION: This report will be viewable to you only one time. 
• Submit your results to Human Resources. Results are not automatically sent to the school district.

3. Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance for School Building Volunteers

• Fee: FREE to volunteers one time within a 5 year period - Applicants may apply online or by mail. 
• Login or Create an Individual Account to apply online using the PA Child Welfare Portal. If it is your first time visiting the site, you will be asked to create a Keystone ID username. Follow the instructions to create a password.  Be sure to store your Keystone ID and password in a safe place for future use.
• Use your current address, then check the box for the purpose of "clearance".
• You will receive an email notification with a link. Print and save the results to a PDF for your records.  
• Submit your results to Human Resources. Results are not automatically sent to the school district.

4. PA Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification (PDE-6004) Form and Notification Requirement:

Individuals seeking to volunteer must also sign a Arrest/Conviction Report Form. Approved volunteers must report to the Superintendent or the Director of Human Resources within 72 hours of any arrest or conviction of a Reportable Offense listed in Section 111(e). Failure to make a timely report of any such arrest or conviction may result in rescinding of volunteer privileges.