How to Obtain & Submit Clearances

HOW TO OBTAIN CLEARANCES
Act 24- Arrest/Conviction Form
The Act 24 Form can be obtained by visiting any of our district buildings' main office or by using the link below.  The form must be reviewed, completed, and signed.
LINK TO Act 24 FORM

Act 34-Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance
The PA Criminal History Clearance can be obtained by visiting the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History website (PATCH). Once you have processed your request, go to the home page to "Check the Status of a Record Check", enter your information, click on your control number, and in the right-hand column of the next page there will be a receipt field with a blue number next to it.  Click on the number and you will be taken to your receipt to view or print your clearance.
LINK TO PATCH

Act 114-Federal Criminal History Clearance (see exception below*)
The Federal Criminal History Clearance requires getting your fingerprints taken.  You can make an appointment locally by visiting the IdentGO website.  Please use Service Code: 1KG6XN
More information and the ability to locate a fingerprinting site can be found on the IdentGO website.
LINK TO IDENTGO

*Exception: If you have lived in the state of Pennsylvania for the last 10 years or more, you may submit a Volunteer Affidavit in place of fingerprints.  The Volunteer Waiver can be obtained by visiting any of our district buildings' main offices.  The form must be reviewed, signed, and notarized.  Please call 610.847.5131 ext. 4000 to make an appointment for free notary services at the district.
LINK TO VOLUNTEER WAIVER FORM

Act 151-Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
The Child Abuse Clearance can be obtained by visiting the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Information Solution Portal.  A copy of your clearance will be emailed or mailed to you when completed depending on your preference at the time of the request.
LINK TO PA CHILD WELFARE INFORMATION SOLUTION PORTAL

Tuberculosis Test
If volunteering ten (10) or more hours per week, a Tuberculosis test is required. Results must be submitted along with clearances in order to be approved for volunteering. 
LINK TO TB TEST FORM

HOW TO SUBMIT CLEARANCES TO THE DISTRICT
-The deadline for submitting clearances to the district for the current is school year is October 31st. Any clearances submitted after that time may be accepted but volunteering opportunities may be denied until the following year.
-Clearances must be current within a year of the date on which you submit them to the district.
-Clearances and TB test results can be submitted to the building in which you wish to volunteer, or mailed to the Superintendent's secretary's office at Palisades School District, 39 Thomas Free Drive, Kintnersville, PA 18930, or emailed to [email protected]