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CLICK HERE for updated information on the Mars Area School District's new Sex Offender drivers License Scanners and how these new scanners relate to the Mars Band booster clearance requirements.

Everything from here down is still relevant and required.

All chaperones must have their driver's license scanned by the Mars Area School District administration office prior to volunteering for chaperone duty.  This should be done at least 1 week prior to an event that requires chaperones.  The scan process is quick, but the Band Director and High School Principal must be notified by the Administration Office that you have been cleared. This notification process may take quite a while.  If the Band Director has not been notified that you have been cleared, you cannot be considered cleared and therefore are not permitted to chaperone.

If you are planning on chaperoning an overnight trip, ACT24 and ACT33 clearances are also required in addition to the drivers license scan.  To obtain these clearances you must fill out and mail in the appropriate forms to the Pennsylvania State Police.  There is a nominal cost ($30 or so).  Please note that this process can take 4 to 6 weeks.  Also note that your clearances must be in the Band Director's office 20 days prior to the overnight trip.  This means that you should send in your application to the State at least 2 or 3 months prior to an overnight event. 

Please review the Band Booster Bylaws for rules governing chaperone clearances.

Here is a link for more information and links to download the ACT24 and ACT33 clearance forms:

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/PartnersProviders/ChildWelfare/003671038.htm

Both the "Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Form (CY-113)" and "Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Record Check Form (SP4-164)" are required prior to chaperoning an event.

Also, please download and review the "Chaperone Guidelines" document located at the bottom of this page.  This document provides helpful information, guidelines, rules, and requirements for becoming a chaperone and performing chaperone duties.