By: Allen Richardson FullIdentity.com 214 331 2551
Newton Massachusetts Public Schools have expanded background checks for all new hires. Recently two individuals were arrested for sex crimes that were employees in the schools. One an 2nd grade teacher and yet another that worked inside a public library.
A background investigation team was assembled to determine the level of screening which could and ought to be done. The group iscomprised of city employees and was established by the mayor and the superintendent. What was decided with the team would be that the CORI system established by the state would be utilized before any new hires, employees, volunteers, contractors among others. Additionally every one of the current employees will be background checked at the same time.
The second grade teacher, David Ettlinger, was arrested for possessing child pornography originally, but later much more became evident. Indecent assault on a 14 year old, posing a nude child, and taking part in a web-based child pornography forum.
Another arrest was Peter Buchanan who previously worked as an av classifier at the Newton Free Library. Mr. Buchanan’s arrest was for possession and dissemination of child pornography.
After research both of the people arrested had criminal records before their hiring. Today people with similar histories won’t find employment from the city of Newton.
The background check solution which was chosen scans the nation’s sex offender database and offences in the state Massachusetts. The system now processes over 100,000 background checks monthly and it is intended for city employees, volunteer youth sports coaches, daycare centers, home medical companies, and others. The entire intent behind the background check system produced by the state is to protect children.
Massachusetts has stepped up its background check screening. Recently the state of MA chose to require background checks on all of the employees with the gaming commission. Originally the bill was vetoed by the governor but was since overturned by a unanimous vote between each party.
