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Clearance and Certification Requirements

Overview

In compliance with Act 153 of 2014, all Knoch School District employees, program volunteers, and overnight chaperones are required to obtain and maintain specific clearances and certifications. These requirements ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Important Notes:

  • Initial Submissions: Clearances must be submitted within one year of your start date.
  • Renewal: Certifications must be renewed and submitted to the Human Resources Department every five years.
  • Cost Responsibility: All costs associated with obtaining and maintaining clearances are the employee's responsibility. The district does not provide reimbursement.
 
Required Clearances
 

All individuals with direct contact with children must possess the following clearances:

  1. Act 34 – Pennsylvania Criminal History Check
    1. Application: Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH)
    2. Fee: $22.00
    3. Processing Time: Results are usually available immediately but may take up to 2 weeks if under review.
  1.     Act 114 - FBI Fingerprinting
    1. Registration: IdentoGO Enrollment – Please use service code “1KG6XN” during registration.
    2. Fee: $26.20
    3. Fingerprinting must be completed at an approved site after online registration.
  1.     Act 151 - Child Abuse History Clearance
    1. Application: PA Child Abuse Clearance
    2. Fee: $13.00
    3. Processing Time: Approximately 2 weeks

Additional Training Requirements

  1. ACT 126 – Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Act
    • Training: Free online training (approx. 3 hours) available at Report Abuse PA
    • Certificate: Print upon completion.

Submission of Clearances

Where to Send: Original clearances and fingerprint registration number must be submitted to
 

Heather Visnesky, Human Resources Coordinator

Knoch School District

328 Knoch Road

Saxonburg, PA 16055

Email Submissions: Clearances can also be emailed to [email protected].

 

Important Reminders

  • Direct Contact Definition: Direct contact with children includes care, supervision, guidance, control, or routine interaction with children.
  • Registration Email: Use your email address to register. If certifications are sent directly to the District, we cannot access your information.
  • Certificate Copies: All original copies should be submitted to the Human Resources Department. Copies should be kept and maintained for your records.
  • Please keep a record of all usernames and passwords. The District cannot assist with recovering this information.