YOU MUST DROP OFF THE CLEARANCES IN PERSON at GVSD!

Legislation in Pennsylvania requires community members and parents to obtain clearances in order to volunteer in our schools. If you have previously submitted your clearances to the Human Resources office, they are good for five (5) years from the date of the clearance.

Governor Wolf has waived the fees associated with the Pennsylvania State Police—Criminal Background Check and the Child Abuse History Clearance. Since the FBI clearance is a federal program, those costs still remain; however, the district has decided to permit individuals who have resided in Pennsylvania continuously for ten years or more to sign a certification form that saves the volunteer the expense of the fee, ensures compliance with the law, and allows the district to maximize student safety.

Understanding that many community members will want to begin the process of securing clearances so that they are prepared for the start of the school year, we have provided several links and directions to assist you. Once you have obtained the requisite clearances, please bring them to the Human Resources office in the Garnet Valley Education Center at 80 Station Road. Please be prepared to present a valid driver’s license or other photo identification. Our Human Resources Department will then add your name to the district list so that our educators can readily ensure that volunteers have the proper clearances.

YOU MUST DROP OFF THE CLEARANCES IN PERSON at GVSD!

Directions for Obtaining Clearances:

Please use this link to access the volunteer clearance information from our Human Resources Department.

Who Needs Clearances:

If you are unsure if your visits to our schools require clearances, the table below details the many activities, programs, and events for which the district utilizes volunteers requiring clearances. This document lists a number of activities but is not totally inclusive. If you have specific questions, please contact your child’s building principal.