Effective Date: Aug 17, 2025.
Approved By: Board of Directors
Purpose
Mesivta of Cincinnati will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding criminal background checks, educator licensure, and employment eligibility for employees and contractors who interact with students.
Applicability
This policy applies to:
- All employees whose duties involve interaction with students.
- All independent contractors whose duties involve interaction with students.
- Any individual for whom a criminal records check is required by law.
Criminal Background Checks
The School shall obtain BCI and FBI criminal background checks as required by Ohio law.
No employee or contractor shall be employed in a position requiring a criminal records check unless the required criminal records check process has been completed or employment is otherwise permitted by law.
Employment Pending Results
When permitted by Ohio law, an individual may begin work before final background check results are received.
Any supervision required by law shall be maintained during such period.
Renewal Background Checks
The School shall obtain renewal criminal background checks at intervals required by Ohio law.
The School Secretary shall maintain records necessary to track renewal requirements.
Licensure Compliance
Employees holding positions that require state licensure or certification shall maintain all licenses and certifications required by law.
Failure to maintain required credentials may result in removal from duties or termination of employment.
Record Retention
The School shall maintain criminal background check and related compliance records in accordance with applicable law and School record-retention practices.
Access to such records shall be limited to authorized personnel.
Administration
The General Studies Principal shall be responsible for administration of this policy and may delegate administrative responsibilities as necessary.
Reservation of Rights
Nothing in this policy limits the School's authority to impose additional requirements, enforce existing handbook provisions, or take employment action as permitted by law. The School may amend this policy as necessary to comply with changes in applicable law.