We are excited to offer various chaperoning and volunteering opportunities this year. To ensure the safety and security of all participants, we have established a Level I and Level II clearance process that volunteers must follow. Please take a moment to review the steps outlined below and complete them to become eligible for volunteering on campus and participating in field trips.

Step One is for Level I Volunteering - Please see the attached Level I paperwork link. Every parent and/or guardian must fill it out and submit. Volunteer Level I enables you to help out at the school, in the presence of a staff member. If you do not complete the volunteer registration (Level I) application, you are not eligible to move forward in Level II process.

Step Two is for Level II Volunteering - For Level II, you need to be fingerprinted. This enables you to go on field trips as well as volunteer on campus. Once you have successfully completed the Level II clearance process, you will be eligible to volunteer on campus and accompany students on field trips. We greatly value the involvement of parents and community members in enhancing the educational experience for our students.

To volunteer at our school, you need to complete the Level 1 every year! Your Level 2 is good for 5 years, but Level 1 must be completed each year!

To complete the Volunteer Level 1 Google Form you must use the following link -Volunteer Registration. It consists of 19 sections. At the end, you will be asked to upload a copy of your driver's license or another form of identification. Note: Failure to fully complete or provide false information will result in your volunteer status being voided, and you will not be able to volunteer.

If you're interested in obtaining Level 2 Clearance, you must first complete the Volunteer Level 1 Registration and get your fingerprints done at one of the approved vendors listed below.

When requested, provide them with this ORI #V52020015.

The fingerprints are good for 5 years.

• Express Fingerprints - 6101 Park Blvd., Suite D, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 - Phone: 727-768-2904 - Hours 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M, (closed from 12:00-1:00 pm). No appointment is needed. Fee $45.00 - An additional $20.00 mobile site fee for individuals

• EZ Fingerprints - 1715 East Bay Dr., Suite B, Largo – Phone: 727-479-0805 Walk-in welcome - Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. No appointment is needed.

• BIM- The UPS Store - 11590 Seminole Blvd Suite B-1 Seminole, FL 33778 - Phone: 727-512-4477 Hours M-F 9a-6:30p; Sat 10a-1p. Fee $55.50 – Debit/Credit, Money Order, or cash (exact change please). Volunteers must call the number above to schedule an appointment.

• Postal Annex - 2520 N. McMullen Booth Rd. Ste. B, Clearwater, FL 33761 - Phone 727-400-6801 - Hours M-F 8:30a-6p Sat 9a-2:30p. Walk-ins welcome or you may call ahead. Fee $50 (cash) $55 (credit) **Appointments can be made by phone.

• Goin' Postal - 35595 US Hwy 19N., Palm Harbor, FL 34684 - APPOINTMENT ONLY call Matt Rice 727-512-4477 - (Mon-Fri 10:00 am to 3:00 pm- walk-ins OK) Fee $55.50

• Florida Fingerprinting - 2836 5th Avenue N., Unit C, St. Petersburg, FL 337131- Phone: 727-287-6822 - Hours 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M, (closed from 12:00-1:00 pm). Info@FLFingerprinting.com. Fee $59.25 cash/$55.25 check. Walk-ins welcome.

• Identity Pros LiveScan Fingerprinting - Phone (727) 900-1708 - Mobile Only Cost Starts at $60.00

If you're employer requires a background check, you may submit.

1. A copy of the background results - along with a letter from your employer on company letterhead indicating your current background status.

2. A copy of your Law Enforcement Badge and a letter from your department head on company letterhead indicating you are still in good standing.

3. A PCSB Level 2 Badge and a screenshot of the current v.account status (Pinellas County School Volunteer System)

Please note that submitting this information may not guarantee Level 2 clearance. We highly recommend using our ORI number and undergoing a background check for specifically for our school.

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Communication goes to Contact Priority #1 in FOCUS - Be sure the parent/guardian that wants to be contacted first via phone and/or email is designate correctly in Focus.

Concerned about a student's safety on campus? Submit an anonymous report here and chat with a live intake counselor to ensure everyone is safe.

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

Email: PrincipalPalmHarbor@PlatoAcademy.net

Website: https://platoacademy.net/palmharbor
Location: 1601 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Phone: 727-205-6360