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Read. Follow. Verify.Coaching Certification Requirements for Madison Local Schools
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What This Bill Does
This document outlines the mandatory certifications and training required for individuals to coach in the Madison Local School District. Coaches must complete various background checks, safety courses, and state-mandated training to obtain and maintain a Pupil Activity Permit.
Prospective and current coaches must complete these specific state and district requirements to legally coach in Madison Local Schools, with costs ranging from free to approximately $90 depending on the certification.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Coaches
Coaches must complete specific training, background checks, and permit applications to maintain eligibility to work in the district.
Madison Local School District
The district is responsible for verifying that all coaching staff meet state and local certification requirements.
Key Facts
- Coaches must complete a BCI/FBI fingerprint check every 5 years, costing approximately $90 at external clinics or $52 through the Madison Board of Education.
- A Pupil Activity Permit (PAP) is required, which is valid for 3 years for non-teachers or 5 years for teachers.
- Coaches must complete a concussion course annually.
- Coaches must complete a sudden cardiac arrest course annually.
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- CPR certification is required and must be renewed every 2 years.
- First Aid training is required every 3 years, or every 5 years for teachers.
- Fraud training is a mandatory requirement.
- Mental health training is a mandatory requirement.
- All coaches must be approved by the Board of Education.
- Volunteer and consultant coaches must submit an additional form to the High School Athletic Director.
- The Madison school district signature code for state applications is 047886.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Teacher-Coach Alignment
The district explicitly encourages teachers to align their coaching permits with their teaching licenses to extend the permit duration from 3 to 5 years.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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