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Jefferson Area Local School District

Rapback

Rapback

What is RAPBACK?

RAPBACK is Ohio's continuous criminal records monitoring system. Instead of waiting until your next background check, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) notifies the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce if a reportable criminal event occurs after you have been enrolled.

This helps school districts maintain a safe learning environment for students.

Who Must Be Enrolled?

The following employees are required to participate in RAPBACK:

  • ✔️ Licensed educators
  • ✔️ School bus drivers
  • ✔️ Non-licensed school employees

How Does Enrollment Work?

Licensed Educators

  • Automatically enrolled after receiving an Ohio educator license.

School Bus Drivers

  • Enrolled through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

Non-Licensed Staff

  • Enrolled by Jefferson Area Local School District through the State Board of Education's CORE system after employment and fingerprinting requirements are completed.

Do I Need to Do Anything?

In most cases, no additional action is required once you've completed your required BCI/FBI background checks and the district has processed your employment paperwork.

If additional information or action is needed, the Board Office will contact you.

Why is RAPBACK Important?

RAPBACK:

  • Protects students and staff
  • Helps the district remain compliant with Ohio law
  • Eliminates the need to rely solely on periodic background checks by providing ongoing criminal records monitoring

Questions?

If you have questions about RAPBACK enrollment or your background check status, please contact the Jefferson Area Local School District Board Office (440) 576- 9780

 

 

  • To get started, you'll first need to create an OH|ID account.

    Step 1: Visit the OH|ID Website

    Go to the OH|ID website to begin the registration process.

    Step 2: Create Your Account

    Click the blue "Create OH|ID Account" button.

    Step 3: Enter Your Email Address

    You'll need a valid email address to create your OH|ID account.

    Step 4: Verify Your Email

    A one-time PIN will be sent to the email address you provided. Enter the PIN to verify your email and continue setting up your account.

    Step 5: Complete Your Profile

    After your OH|ID account has been created, follow the instructions to create your Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Profile.

    Need help?
    Refer to the guide below: