Common use of Criminal Reference Checks Clause in Contracts

Criminal Reference Checks. a) The Board shall ensure that all records and information (including Offence Declarations and C.P.I.C. records) obtained pursuant to regulation 521/01 of the Education Act or any other subsequent regulation or law dealing with the same matter are stored in a secure location and in a confidential manner. Access to such records and information shall be strictly limited to the Superintendent of Human Resources and/or designate or any other person required by law. b) The Board shall consult with the Local regarding any changes to the Board’s operating procedures with respect to criminal reference checks and any changes the Board makes to the offence declaration form. c) The Board shall not release any information about a teacher obtained pursuant to the Regulation 521/01, or any subsequent regulation or law dealing with the same subject matter, except for the purpose of exercising its legal rights or obligations. d) The Union and teacher shall be provided with reasonable advance notice as to how the Board intends to proceed to deal with positive results of a criminal background check or offence declaration. The teacher shall be given the opportunity to present relevant information. Any interviews will be conducted on a confidential basis and any information obtained shall not be used or disclosed except when necessary. The Union shall be entitled to participate in the meeting.