Pupil Activity Permits

[icredskins]

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https://coreprodint.ode.state.oh.us/CORE2.3/ODE.CORE.EducatorProfile.UI/EducatorSearch.aspx

It's a search engine for Ohio Educators, showing any licenses/permits that they possess and any licenses/permits that they don't possess. One permit in particular is the 3 Year Pupil Activity Permit. Here is an part of a letter dated September 16, 2011 from the OHSAA Commissioner, Dan Ross:

At its May 12, 2011, meeting, the OHSAA Board of Directors approved new General Sports Regulation 3, Penalties for Failure to Acquire the Pupil Activity/Coaching Permit. What the new regulation says is that: 1.) Coaches who do not possess the PAP will not be permitted to coach at any level at an OHSAA member school; 2.) High schools will submit on the OHSAA Tournament Entry Form the name of each board-approved coach along with the PAP number, and 3.) Any high school coach who does not possess the PAP at the first level of the tournament will not be permitted to coach at any level of the tournament until such time that the PAP is obtained and verification of such is provided to the OHSAA. The new regulation also provides authority for our office to perform random audits throughout the year to ensure coaches have the proper credentials. Additionally, there is authority for the OHSAA to fine schools that have not complied with the bylaw $250 per coach.

Declined means that the application has been declined because one or more requirements has not been met.
On Hold means that application has been reviewed and been placed on hold for additional information which may include background check, Praxis scores, transcripts, etc.

Looking up some of the coaches from Big Red and Indian Creek, I found this out:

Big Red
Kernahan, Jason - Declined
Saccoccia, Reno - Declined
Haney, Michael - Declined
DiMarzio, August - Declined
Pierro, Anthony - Issued
Pierro, Joseph - Declined
Saccoccia, Rinaldo - Declined
Filtz, Danny - Declined
Meyer, Joshua - Declined
Lamantia, Robert - Declined
Banks, Justin - Declined
Blackburn, Michael - Declined

Indian Creek
Grinch, Sean - Issued
Hammack, Joseph - Issued
Kell, David - Issued
Connor, Andrew - On Hold
Voltz, Michael - Issued
Lucas, George (Rob) - Issued
Serafini, John - Issued

This one stood out:
Bahen, Gregg - Expired 6/30/2009 has not applied.

I don't claim to be an expert on these permits. Maybe this is normal for the renewal process and it just takes some time to get updated in their systems.

Brian can you shed some light on these permits??

[BrianGossett]

I know that it's 100% required by the State of Ohio to be licensed - BEFORE the season starts. I had to take the class several weeks ago. I didn't have mine complete heading into the season, and the AD told me that I wasn't allowed on the field till it was done - that was all the motivation I needed to get it done.

[icredskins]

I thought that might be the case. The AD must have dropped the ball at Big Red is all I can figure. Not sure why Coach Connor's is on hold, nor whether that means it's a violation of some sort. It appears that all of them expired on June 30, 2012 and that the renewals where submitted on August 20, 2012. Seems kind of last minute to me, especially with the season starting August 23rd!

[secretstud96]

Pupil Activity Validation Info

http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=1328&ContentID=84483&Content=126368

Pupil Activity Permit Requirements

The Pupil Activity Permit is required for a pupil activity program that involves athletics, routine or regular physical activity or activities with health and safety considerations.

Requirements for a Pupil Activity Permit

Completion of one of the following first aid/sports injury prevention trainings:

Ohio Department of Education Approved Pupil Activity Program
Medical License: (M.D., D.O, D.C., R.N., EMT, A.T.C.)
Nationally approved programs: Approved Red Cross “Sport Safety Training,” or American Sport Education Program, or National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS First Aid for Coaches).
College or university coursework completed within the past three years related to first aid training or athletic training.
Pupil Activity Permit Application

Additional Coaching Requirements to coach in the State of Ohio – verified by the hiring authority

Successful completion of an approved cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training course evidenced by a currently valid certificate;
Completion of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) fundamentals of coaching class (one time only).
Requirements for renewal of the Pupil Activity Permit

Successful completion of an approved cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training course evidenced by a currently valid certificate and verified by the hiring authority;
Successful completion of one of the first-aid training options (see above).
Pupil Activity Provider Packet
This informational packet and application are for individuals or organizations who are seeking to become approved to offer first aid/first response programming for coaches pursuing a pupil activity permit.


Pupil Activity program requirements governed by Ohio Administrative Code: 3301-27-01 Qualifications to Direct, Supervise or Coach a Pupil Activity Program

Contact Information
Office of Educator Licensure
(614) 466-3593
1(877) 644-6338 (toll free)

[secretstud96]

http://www.ohsaa.org/medicine/pupilactivity.htm

ODE outlines new Senate Bill 2 requirements for coaches, directors, supervisors

Under the provisions of Senate Bill 2, effective June 9, 2004, the State Board will now issue a permit, instead of a validation, to direct, supervise or coach a pupil activity program. All non-licensed individuals and licensed individuals that direct, supervise or coach a physical activity program that involves athletics, routine/regular physical activity or health and safety considerations must hold this permit. The permit is valid for three years and is renewable.

By changing the character of the validation to a permit, the legislature afforded the State Board the authority to address two important concerns. First, the bill allows a school district to employ a nonlicensed individual only if they have been granted a permit issued by the State Board. Second, the bill provides that the State Board or the Superintendent of Public Instruction, on behalf of the Board, may investigate the background of any applicant (licensed or nonlicensed) for the pupil activity program permit, in the same manner as an investigation of applicants for educator licenses and permits. This change means that for every new Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit applicant, a BCI/FBI background check must be submitted along with the application, fee and evidence of completion of successful completion of an approved first-aid program.

Accordingly, the State Board may refuse to issue a permit to an applicant, may limit a permit it issues to an applicant or may suspend, revoke or limit a permit it has issued to any person, if the State Board determines that the applicant has done any of the following:

(1) Engaged in an immoral act, incompetence, negligence or conduct that is unbecoming to the applicant's or person's position; or (2) Pled guilty to, has been found guilty by a jury or court or been convicted of any of the following: (a) A felony; (b) Unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, sexual imposition or sexual importuning; (c) An offense of violence; (d) Any of several proscribed theft offenses; (e) A drug abuse offense that is not a minor misdemeanor; and (f) A violation of a municipal ordinance that is substantively comparable to an offense listed in (a) through (e) above.

Senate Bill 2 amended all of the relevant statutes to reflect the existence of the new permit. The State Board will promulgate a rule that will maintain the original substantive requirements necessary to obtain the validation and make Chapter 3301-73, Professional Conduct, applicable to the new permit.

The application for this permit has been updated and is available on the Ohio Department of Education Web site by clicking here.

From this point forward, please have your applicants complete this new form. If you have any additional questions please contact the Pupil Activity Consultant, Leigh Brenneman at Leigh.Brenneman@education.ohio.gov or 614-644-7701.

[valley82]

I will say that most of the time a permit that is on Hold is because of payment not being processed yet. The main reason most permits are declined is usually because of paper work not being filled out correctly, the state is very strict when it comes to the application being filled out completely and correct, you leave one thing out or put something on the wrong line, they will decline it.

[Dats Right]

I will say that most of the time a permit that is on Hold is because of payment not being processed yet. The main reason most permits are declined is usually because of paper work not being filled out correctly, the state is very strict when it comes to the application being filled out completely and correct, you leave one thing out or put something on the wrong line, they will decline it.

Since I don't work for the ODE, I'm not too sure if your explanation is right or wrong, but I will say that if you click on one of the above's Application Status that has a hold, the ODE's reason for the hold is:

"The application has been reviewed and additional information is needed
which may include one or more of the following; background check results (BCI and/or FBI), school transcripts, or Praxis scores.
A letter has been sent to the applicant’s home address with the details of the requirements. If you have questions about this application,
please call the Office of Educator Licensure at 614-466-3593."

[Dats Right]

The above's status also states that the reason it is on hold is because of some document. Does anyone know how often a BCI/FBI check has to be performed? I thought it is once every 5 years for a licensed teacher, but I'm not too sure for those without a license but complete the requirements for a PAP.

[valley82]

Since I don't work for the ODE, I'm not too sure if your explanation is right or wrong, but I will say that if you click on one of the above's Application Status that has a hold, the ODE's reason for the hold is:

"The application has been reviewed and additional information is needed
which may include one or more of the following; background check results (BCI and/or FBI), school transcripts, or Praxis scores.
A letter has been sent to the applicant’s home address with the details of the requirements. If you have questions about this application,
please call the Office of Educator Licensure at 614-466-3593."

I may be wrong, but was told that a big percentage of the holds is from payment not being processed yet, I don't work in the field so I am not sure.

[icredskins]

I may be wrong, but was told that a big percentage of the holds is from payment not being processed yet, I don't work in the field so I am not sure.

Looking at the different statuses, they have one that says "Payment Hold - The credential will be issued once sufficient funds are received". This is different from a On Hold status.

[richard cranium]

I see thread after thread being started as shots against Steubenville Big Red.
What is this about? Is this some kind of half witted investigation into Big Red wrong doings?

[valley82]

Looking at the different statuses, they have one that says "Payment Hold - The credential will be issued once sufficient funds are received". This is different from a On Hold status.

I was going off of what I was told, really I don't give two ****s about it. I am sure there is a reason for all the hold and decline, but I don't think it is going to amount to anything devastating to either school.

[icredskins]

I was going off of what I was told, really I don't give two ****s about it. I am sure there is a reason for all the hold and decline, but I don't think it is going to amount to anything devastating to either school.

If you don't give two ****s about it, then why did you bother posting on the thread, or for that matter, reading it?

[icredskins]

I see thread after thread being started as shots against Steubenville Big Red.
What is this about? Is this some kind of half witted investigation into Big Red wrong doings?

The only half wit I see is the one who keeps changing his screen name. At least this screen name really describe you!

[sonofsam]

I was going off of what I was told, really I don't give two ****s about it. I am sure there is a reason for all the hold and decline, but I don't think it is going to amount to anything devastating to either school.

But does it mean they cannot be on the sidelines?