ELLIS ELEMENTARY PTA
Part of the National Parent Teacher Association (National PTA), the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America
GETTING BADGED
Interested in helping out in the classroom next year? Chaperoning a field trip? Volunteering at field day?
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Nevada state law requires that all volunteers who have unsupervised or regular contact with students be fingerprinted and background checked by CCSD.
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Because of this, some volunteer opportunities throughout the school year are only available to those who have been badged.
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Last year, some people who applied for their badge after the school year began waited 3-4 months to receive their badges! If you think you MIGHT want to help out during the school year, avoid the rush and apply for your badge ASAP!
HOW TO GET YOUR BADGE
Never Been Badged
If you have never been badged, you will need to complete the following steps:
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1. Apply as a Volunteer at ccsd.net/jobs
2. Wait for the approval email from Sheri in the Ellis office
3. Wait for CCSD HR to contact you by email for fingerprinting
4. Schedule your fingerprinting appointment with CCSD
5. Wait for CCSD to contact you to take your photo & print your badge
6. Once you have your badge in hand, contact Sheri to complete the final steps
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Badged but Expired
If your original badge is less than 5 years old, you are eligible to receive an extension sticker from the Ellis office once you view the updated training videos as mandated by CCSD. These are expected by late August/early September 2023.
You will be notified by email once these are available.
Badged before 2019
If your badge expired in May 2018 or earlier, you will need to contact CCSD HR to fingerprint again. Please call CCSD HR at 702-799-2992 Option 1 to schedule your appointment.
If your badge expired in May 2019, please also contact CCSD HR at 702-799-2992 Option 1 to confirm if you need fingerprint again.
The Ellis office does NOT have access to the CCSD HR list of when fingerprints cleared so they are unable to advise on the above.
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Please note that the cost of fingerprinting is $55 payable online direct to CCSD.
FAQs
Why do I need to be badged?
Nevada state law requires that all volunteers who have unsupervised or regular contact with students be fingerprinted and background checked by CCSD. Some volunteer opportunities throughout the school year are only available to those volunteers who have been badged. Therefore, if you think you MIGHT want to help out next year, we recommend applying for your badge as soon as possible.
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Can I volunteer without being badged?
Yes, there are some volunteer opportunities throughout the school year where being badged is not a requirement. However, generally, for any volunteer opportunities during school hours that involve working directly with students, you will need to be badged.
How long will it take me to get my badge?
Once the school year begins, we anticipate that there will be a backlog of volunteer applications. For example, in August 2022, applications took on average of 4 weeks to process, whereas applications made in September and October took 3-4 months to process.
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When is the best time to apply for my badge?
In order to avoid the school year rush, we recommend that you apply for your badge over the summer as you are likely to experience the shortest waiting time.
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Do I need to be a parent to apply for a badge?
No. Parents, guardians, grandparents and other community members are all welcome to apply to be volunteers.
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Can I bring my other children with me when I volunteer?
No. Volunteers are not allowed to bring children into the school with them when they volunteer during school hours.
If I have been fingerprinted by another government entity recently, will this satisfy the CCSD fingerprinting requirements?
No. All fingerprinting to be a school volunteer must be done via CCSD's Police Services department.
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Where do I need to go to get fingerprinted?
Fingerprinting is done at the Edward A. Greer Education Center, 2832 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89121. Hours of operation are from 8am to 4:30pm Mondays through Thursdays, and from 1pm to 4:30pm on Fridays.
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Where do I collect my initial badge?
You will need to collect your initial badge at the Edward A. Greer Education Center, 2832 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89121. Hours of operation are from 8am to 4:30pm Mondays through Thursdays, and from 1pm to 4:30pm on Fridays.
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Where can I collect my extension / renewal sticker if my fingerprinting has been done within 5 years?
Your extension sticker can be collected from Sheri in the Ellis office once you view the updated training videos (expected in late August/early September 2023).
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Is there a cost to getting badged?
There is a $55 non-refundable fee to get fingerprinted which is payable by credit card directly to CCSD. As fingerprinting is only required once every 5 years, this fee is only payable once every 5 years.