Employee Background Checks

Any employee chosen to work for the Cowan Community Schools must submit to an Expanded Background Check.  We have implemented a new system that allows you to begin the background check online by clicking the link below.  Effective, October 1, 2022, the fee for Employees is currently $25.40.  The site will ask you to pay the fee with a Credit Card.  If you do not have Internet access or a credit card, you may contact Sheryl Marshall at 765-289-4866 or [email protected] for more information.  (Prospective employees that have lived in states other than Indiana could have additional fees added if that state charges additional fees.)  If you will not be a PAID employee, please read the Volunteer information below.

Important Note:  If hired based upon this background check, employees are required to notify the Superintendent of any arrests, filing of charges, or convictions that occur while under the employment of the school corporation.

Begin an EMPLOYEE Expanded Background Check by Clicking HERE!

Volunteer Coach Background Check

All coaches that wish to volunteer with any athletic program must complete a volunteer background check after being approved to do so by the athletic director or other administrator.  For coaches only, the district will be responsible for the cost of the check.  Parents wishing to volunteer in the classroom or attend a school field trip as a chaperone must complete the parent background check located here.   
If you complete an application for a background check without prior permission from an administrator, your application will be deleted.

Important Note:  If allowed to volunteer based upon this background check, volunteers are required to notify the Superintendent of any arrests, filing of charges, or convictions that occur while approved as a volunteer of the school corporation.

Begin a Volunteer Coach Expanded Background Check by Clicking HERE!

Motor Vehicle Record Check- MVR

Various employees and/or volunteers may be asked to drive a school vehicle from time to time.  Bus Drivers obviously drive a school owned bus every school day.  Prior to driving any school vehicle, you should be asked to complete a Motor Vehicle Record check online by clicking the link below.  Cowan will be responsible for any cost incurred with processing this check.

  Click here to begin the Motor Vehicle Check only.