Anyone interested in volunteering at Community School – whether in the classroom, after school, on field trips, etc – needs to have a background investigation completed each year.

  • BCI applications should be brought to the main office (Mrs. Skawinski at the Trans Building), with:
    • an ID.  Please note: an ID must be presented in person. Copies are not acceptable.
    • $5 cash, or a check made payable to the Cumberland Police Department.
  • The CPD will send approvals to Human Resources and names will be added to the volunteer list.
  • Typical turnaround time is 10 days, and applications will be sent every FRIDAY only.
  • To check BCI status, volunteers/teachers can call or email Christine.Skawinski@cumberlandschools.org.

BCIs are valid for 1 school year only. If you had one last year, you must still complete a new one.

AGAIN: How to get your background check:

  • Download the form below
  • Fill out and sign
  • Make sure you have a valid ID to show.
  • Bring $5 cash or a check for $5 made out to Cumberland Police Department
  • Bring it to Mrs. Skawinski in the main office during school hours.
  • Allow 10 days for approval! You can then check with Mrs. Skawinski if you have not received an update.