West Clermont Local School District
Administrative Guidelines
 

3120E - EMPLOYMENT OF PERSON CONVICTED OF A CRIME

A candidate for employment who has been convicted of a crime may be considered for employment only after consultation with the superintendent and all of the following conditions exist:

 A.The offense was a misdemeanor; (no former felon is ever eligible)
 B.The victim was not under eighteen (18) years of age;
 C.At least five (5) years have passed since the candidate was fully discharged from imprisonment or probation or had his/her conviction sealed in accordance with R.C. 2953.32;
 D.The candidate provides written confirmation from a court or counselor that s/he has been rehabilitated;
 E.The candidate's employment will not jeopardize in any way the health, safety, or well-being of fellow staff members, students, the administration, or parents and visitors.

The following factors are to be considered prior to making an employment decision:

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age at the time of the misdemeanor

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age and ability of the victim

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nature and seriousness of the misdemeanor

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circumstances under which the misdemeanor was committed

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the degree to which the candidate participated in the misdemeanor

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time lapsed since discharge from imprisonment or probation

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likelihood that circumstances that lead to the misdemeanor will reoccur

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whether the candidate is a repeat offender

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the extent to which the position provides an opportunity for commission of a class one misdemeanor or a felony
 

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the candidate's previous employment record
     
 

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the candidate's rehabilitation efforts and the success of those efforts
     
 

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whether any criminal proceedings are pending against the candidate