- This fingerprinting background check costs $40 and it is good for the remainder of the volunteer's time at BVSD.
- This is a one-time ONLY application. Feel free to apply anytime.
- We Recommend Digital fingerprint application with CBI, the application processing time is between 72 hours- 2 weeks.
Please read the following information carefully:
- All volunteers need to fill out the Annual Volunteer Application. This is our agreement for the school year and it is free of charge. If you have already done a fingerprinting background check with CBI, and you have received an approval email, please skip the next steps.
Steps to get a CBI Background Check:
1. Fill out the Annual Volunteer Application, click here
2. Fill out the CBI Background Check (for fingerprinting), click here
3. You will receive a confirmation email from volunteer@bvsd.org with instructions for how to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting at the District's office. Please check your junk folder, our email may be there.
4. Complete or/and confirm your payment for the background check when you come to your appointment:
1. If you already paid with Echeck or credit card, please bring to your appointment:
a. A valid photo ID (unexpired Driver's License, passport, or a valid photo ID)
2. If you wish to pay with cash or personal check (we also accept credit cards on-site, except American Express), please bring to your appointment:
a. A valid photo ID (unexpired Driver's License, passport, or a valid photo ID)
b. $40 payment (make checks payable to BVSD)
Digital fingerprints are more accurate than the ink kind but there is still a chance that digital fingerprints may be rejected by CBI. If this happens, you have a choice to retake them with us, or we will ask you to get your fingerprints done at the police station closest to your place of residence.
Fingerprint Hours Wednesdays 8 am - 12 pm (by appointment ONLY)
Please allow between 72 hours to 2 weeks to notify you of the results of your background check. For applicants with any charges, it may take up to 4 weeks.
