Volunteer with Lebanon City Schools!
ALL volunteers must be fingerprinted and obtain a background check(s) per the Lebanon City School Board Policy.
First-Time Volunteers: Complete the BCI Check (Ohio Background Check). If you have not lived in the state of Ohio for the past 5 years consecutively, you must also complete the FBI check & follow the steps below.
Five-Year Renewal Volunteers: Complete the FBI Check only & follow the steps below.
Steps to Becoming a Volunteer
STEP ONE: FINGERPRINTING:
You must schedule an appointment with the Warren County ESC to be fingerprinted. Click HERE for information on how to schedule an appointment, cost, times, and location.
All background checks must be from within the past 12 months to obtain a volunteer badge.
STEP TWO: SUBMIT GOOGLE APPLICATION:
Click here to complete your volunteer application.
If you do not get an email from the district office within 48 business hours of submitting your application, please call 513-934-5770.
STEP THREE: WAIT FOR EMAIL CONFIRMATION FROM LCS DISTRICT OFFICE:
ALL Volunteer Background Checks will be mailed directly from the ESC to LCS District Office. Once we have received your background check and the volunteer application has been submitted the central office secretary will be reaching out via email for a headshot photo and a valid driver's license.
STEP FOUR: BOARD APPROVAL:
- ALL Volunteers must be Board Approved prior to Volunteering.
- Your name will appear on the next scheduled LCS Board Agenda to be approved as a Lebanon City Schools volunteer.
- The Lebanon City School Board Meetings are held on the third Monday of every month. You must have completed all steps at least 10 days prior to the upcoming Board Meeting to be Board Approved. You do NOT have to be present at the Board Meeting to be Board Approved.
- ID Badges will be issued only after the steps above have been completed and you have been Board Approved.
STEP FIVE: PICK UP YOUR VOLUNTEER BADGE:
ID Badges will be available for you to pick up at LCS District Office the day after the Board Meeting.
FAQ's About Volunteering:
Q. What if the parent is a teacher with another school district, do they have to follow this process?
A. Yes, the parent must obtain the background check from their employer dated within the last 12 months, and then complete steps 2, 3,4 and 5.
Q. What if the parent is a uniform Police officer do they have to follow this process?
A. Yes, the parent must obtain the background check from their employer dated within the last 12 months, with the fingerprint reason code listed as 3319 39BI then complete Steps 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Q. What if I am a LCS employee. Do I still have to follow the Volunteer Badge procedure?
A. No. You will use your employee badge. All LCS employees are required to have background checks so you will always be able to volunteer using your staff ID badge.
Q. Can I volunteer in my child’s classroom?
A. Yes, but only with a volunteer badge and pre-approval by the classroom teacher.
Q. I have lost my badge and need a replacement, how do I acquire one?
A. You will be charged for the replacement at a District determined cost. Must be paid with exact change - cash only. Payment must be received prior to duplicate badge being made.
