have applied to be a volunteer within Atlanta Public Schools (APS This form provides consent to conduct fingerprinting and/or a criminal background records check by the Atlanta Public Schools – Office of Safety & Security. I also authorize the release of such information to the Atlanta Public Schools now and at any time during service, and release, discharge, and waive any and all claims, which may arise against me for the release of accurate information.
I authorize APS to receive any criminal or driver’s history records information pertaining to me, which may be on file in any state or local criminal justice agency. I further give consent to APS to have my fingerprints taken as part of the volunteer process and perform periodic criminal history background checks for the duration of my service or affiliation with the Atlanta Public Schools.
I understand that the Georgia Criminal Information Center (GCIC), APS employees, nor any other agency or employees of the State of Georgia shall be responsible for the accuracy of information nor have any liability for defamation, invasion of privacy, negligence or any other claim in connection with any dissemination of information pursuant to this fingerprinting and criminal background record check and shall be immune from suit based upon any such claims.
In this application, I have provided accurate information to the best of my ability. I have received the training required for my volunteer position, and I understand and will comply with the expectations of volunteers in the Atlanta Public Schools described in regulation GAK(1)-R(1) School Volunteers. I also understand that Atlanta Public Schools reserves the right to refuse the services offered by any volunteer.