4112.62 — Maintenance of Criminal Offender Records (AR)
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What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
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What this document actually says
This administrative regulation, last reviewed in August 2005, establishes strict confidentiality rules for handling employee criminal background check records obtained from the California Department of Justice. The Superintendent must designate a record custodian who has been fingerprinted and trained to manage these sensitive files. All criminal records must be kept in locked, separate files and cannot be copied or shared. These records can only be used for their intended hiring purpose. Once a hiring decision is made, records must be destroyed so individuals can no longer be identified. Violations can result in employee suspension, termination, or criminal prosecution. The policy ensures the district complies with California Code of Regulations and Penal Code requirements for handling confidential criminal background information.
What this means for your family
This policy protects the privacy of all district employees and job applicants by ensuring their criminal background check information remains confidential and secure. It does not directly affect students' daily education but ensures the district follows proper legal procedures when hiring staff who work with children. Parents can be confident that background checks are handled professionally and that sensitive employee information is protected from unauthorized disclosure.
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