Before answering the next question, please read items 1-3:

1. The applicant is not required to disclose the existence of any arrest, criminal charge or conviction, the records of which have been erased;
   
   
2. Criminal records subject to erasure are records pertaining to a finding of deliquency or a child was a member of a family with service needs, and adjudication as a youthful offender, a criminal charge that has been dismissed or nullified, a criminal charge for which the person has not been found guilty or a conviction for which the person received an absolute pardon; and
   
   
3. That any person who criminal records have been erased shall be deemed to have never been arrested within the meaning of the general statues with respect to the proceedings so erased and may swear under oath.

I understand that, if I am employed by the schools within the Diocese of Bridgeport, I will be required to submit to a state and national criminal history records check for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of my employment. I further understand that I will be required to submit to fingerprinting and that my fingerprints will be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a national criminal history records check, all at my expense.

I further understand and agree that, if I have been convicted of a crime which has not been disclosed to the Schools within the Diocese of Bridgeport, the School may immediately terminate my contract of employment (certified employee position), or dismiss me (non-certified employee position), in accordance with the provisions of Public Act No. 93-328.

I hereby certify that I have included in this application all current and former employers and their contact information who are boards of education, charter school governing councils, interdistrict magnet school operators or other employment that involved contact with children. I further consent to the disclosure of information from the State Department of Education regarding the applicants eligibility for a position requiring a certificate, authorization or permit; information about the Departments knowledge about findings of substantiation against the applicant for child abuse, neglect or sexual misconduct; and information received by the Department that the applicant has been convicted of a crime or has pending criminal charges.

I hereby authorize any and all law enforcement agencies, current and former employers, credit agencies, and academic institutions to supply any information regarding my background to the Glastonbury Public School System and to its agents and employees, and I hereby release all such former employers, law enforcement agencies, credit agencies and academic institutions, their agents and employees from any liability arising from the supplying of such information. If you are 15-17 years old and this is your first job, you must provide proof of your eligibility to work.

The Diocese of Bridgeport is an equal opportunity employer. The Diocese of Bridgeport ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application fan or any opening should contact the department of human resources.

A history of criminal conviction(s) will not necessarily bar consideration of employment. Factors such as time, seriousness and nature of the offense, as well as rehabilitation, will be taken into account. Should you have any questions about answering questions on this application, or your rights concerning erased records, please contact the human resources office.

• I certify that answers given herin are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
  
  
• I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment, as may be necessary in arriving at any employment decision.
  
  
• I hereby understand and acknowledge that, my employment as a certified employee is covered by a lay minister agreement which defines the term and school period, position, compensation and separation agreement.
  
  
• In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interviews may result in my discharge. I understand also that I am required to abide by all the rules and regulations of the employer.

This application for employment shall be considered active for a period of time not to exceed 1 year. Any applicant wishing to be considered for employment beyond this time period should inquire as to whether or not applications are being accepted at that time.