Background check/Clearance
All parent volunteers need Level 1/Meaghan’s Law, and Parent Code of Conduct forms in place. Please complete and submit to the administrative assistant at Meadowbrook.
Since school is not in session during summer, it is understandable that all parents will be able to get to this only when school is in session. Please wait to meet until you are cleared. There are things you can do over the summer before meeting in person. Please reach out to the head robotics coordinator for ideas and resources.
- Parents/coaches who are directly working with the kids, meeting them on a regular basis should have a Level 2 clearance from the school district.
- If you aren’t regularly meeting the kids but have stepped up to be the head coach, to do all the registrations, planning, communications and all, you should plan on the Level 2 clearance because your name will be entered in the FIRST website and account details.
Level 1/Megan’s Law Background Check
Each volunteer must have a current Megan’s Law Background Check on file with the specific school site office. Volunteers need only fill out one Megan’s Law form with the schools listed. Volunteers only need to fill out the Megan’s Law form and be cleared once. You do not need to fill out a new form for each school year. If you have volunteered at another school in PUSD, and wish to make a school site change — please notify the office and fill out the Transfer Request for Megan’s Law.
In this same folder you will find 3 documents (@Parag – please determine how to place the 3 attachments/PDF documents)
- Application for Meaghan’s law/level 1 clearance [ Download Form ]
- Transfer of clearance from one school to another [ Download Form ]
- Parent’s code of conduct [ Download Form ]
Whatever is applicable to you, please be sure to submit it to Natalie.
Level 2 Clearance
This is a slightly longer process but not too hard. You need a letter from the Principal’s Administrative staff at MBMS confirming to the school district that you need the Level 2 clearance. Meadowbrook Robotics will let them know you are seeking Level 2 Clearance. It is a standard form that you fill out and the Principal or the Vice Principals will sign. You will take this form to the reception desk at the following address.
POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
15250 Avenue of Science
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 521-2800
They will fill out a few more details and give you the next form and directions to get your fingerprinting done. Most people go to the Livescan center on Pomerado road.
TB Clearance (additional information, if needed)
A new change in the required tuberculosis testing for school volunteers was effective July 1, 2017. Due to new regulations from both the state and county, PUSD nurses will no longer be providing TB clearance. If you are due for your screening (once every four years), we are hoping this advance notification will give you ample time over the summer to comply, before the start of the new school year.
The law requires that TB clearance be completed by a licensed health care provider. The provider will determine if risk factors exist and provide a TB test, if needed.
Here are a few nearby resources where you can obtain TB clearance. There may be a fee or co-pay involved at some locations:
- Your primary health care provider
- CVS Minute Clinic, 16773 Bernardo Center Dr., Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128 or,
- CVS Minute Clinic, 12358 Poway Rd., Poway, CA 92064
- Walgreen Clinic, 13390 Poway Rd., Poway, CA 92064
- Neighborhood Health Clinic, 460 N. Elm St., Escondido, CA 92025, 760-520-8100, Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 1:00-4:00, Wednesday: 2:30-4:00
- Public Health Center, 649 West Mission Ave, Suite 2, Escondido, CA 92025, 619-692-5565
Proof of TB clearance is mandated for volunteers working in public schools. Please submit written TB clearance signed by your health care provider to your school site.