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What This Bill Does
Charlotte County Public Schools requires all volunteers to complete an application and background screening process. The district categorizes volunteers into two levels based on their level of supervision with students and offers a stipend program for certified es.
Residents wishing to volunteer in schools must pay between $65 and $95 for fingerprinting and background checks, which remain valid for five years across all district schools.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Parents and Community Members
They must complete an application and pay for background screenings to participate in school activities.
Resiliency Coaches
They are eligible for a $150 stipend upon completing specific training and practicum requirements.
CCPS Employees
They are exempt from the volunteer application process.
Key Facts
- All volunteers must be screened through the Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators database.
- Level 1 volunteers are non-employees supervised by a CCPS employee at all times.
- Level 2 volunteers may be alone with students and must undergo fingerprinting and a background check.
- Background checks cost between $65 and $95 depending on the location.
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- Volunteer approval is valid for five years across all schools in the district.
- Resiliency Coaches can earn a $150 stipend after completing online training, a 4-hour practicum, and a final survey.
- The application process takes 1 to 3 weeks on average.
- Current CCPS employees and active substitutes do not need to apply as volunteers.
- Contractors with a Florida JLA badge must apply but do not need to be fingerprinted.
- Volunteers must log their hours using the Raptor system.
- Approval for the Level 2 volunteer pool does not guarantee selection for specific field trips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to apply for every school if I have children at multiple locations?
How much does the background check cost?
Are current teachers or school employees required to apply as volunteers?
Does being an approved Level 2 volunteer guarantee I can go on field trips?
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State-Mandated Volunteer Screening
The district notes that the volunteer screening process is a mandatory requirement imposed by the state of Florida for all schools.
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