AUTHORIZATION STEPS Fingerprinting Authorizations Responsibilities School Bus Driver Inservice

FINGERPRINTING WAC (1)(f) ◦ Verify results of criminal record check ◦ Send application to OSPI School Bus Driver Inservice

FINGERPRINTING Fill in Fingerprint Card Completely School Bus Driver Inservice School District Name Month/Day/Year

FINGERPRINTING Wait for Confirmation Results within one week at OSPI If no results in four weeks, Kim Kimbler School Bus Driver Inservice

FINGERPRINTING Verify Approved /Rejected Review fingerprint database with transportation administrator or HR Clear or past activity Districts vary on acceptance Keep it confidential School Bus Driver Inservice

FINGERPRINTING Enter Clearance Date Provided by the official designee Designee has fingerprint access This confirms the check is complete School Bus Driver Inservice

FINGERPRINTING Verification is Important! Verification must be done at district Documentation must be on file OSPI only verifies School Bus Driver Inservice

AUTHORIZATION STATUS Temporary Allowed blank fields: ◦ First aid expiration ◦ Criminal record check completed Good for 60 days School Bus Driver Inservice

AUTHORIZATION STATUS Extension First aid completed Criminal record check pending if approved 30 days School Bus Driver Inservice

AUTHORIZATION STATUS Permanent Complete step 3 Print application Confirmation of request of approval School Bus Driver Inservice

MAINTAINING DATABASE Online Instructions Navigate web site Printed or saved Link School Bus Driver Inservice

MAINTAINING DATABASE Database Responsibilities Designated by administration Driver Trainer signs off on training Driver Compliance Report (1799) ◦ Due Nov. 1 ◦ Online ◦ Continued compliance School Bus Driver Inservice

MAINTAINING DATABASE Expired Driving Requirements Continue to meet requirements Update dates: ◦ License or CDL ◦ Inservice ◦ First Aid ◦ Annual Disclosure ◦ Medical Exam Inactivate authorization School Bus Driver Inservice

MAINTAINING DATABASE Expired Driving Exceptions Driver on leave ◦ Maternity ◦ L&I ◦ Medical Red boxes OK Meet requirements before returning School Bus Driver Inservice

Summary Driver authorization database Fingerprint card Three types of authorizations Database responsibilities School Bus Driver Inservice

Evaluation 1. Describe the four steps of verifying fingerprints Fingerprint card filled out completely and correctly. Wait for confirmation that a record has been created. Received confirmation and verification criminal record check is complete. Enter criminal check clearance date in step 3 of application. School Bus Driver Inservice

Evaluation 2. Identify who will determine the acceptance, rejection, or confirmation of fingerprint results. The authorized, designated transportation representative or human resource department. School Bus Driver Inservice

Evaluation 3. Name the three types of school bus driver authorizations. Temporary Extension of Temporary Permanent School Bus Driver Inservice

Evaluation 4. Can you submit an application to OSPI for permanent authorization without verifying the criminal record check is done and the results are acceptable? NO School Bus Driver Inservice

Evaluation 5. Describe who is responsible for maintaining the bus driver authorization database. The authorized, designated transportation representative. School Bus Driver Inservice

Evaluation 6. Name the report submitted annually to verify correct information about your district’s school bus drivers. Annual School Bus Driver Compliance Report – 1799 School Bus Driver Inservice