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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><img width="201" height="103" style="width:2.0937in;height:1.0729in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image003.jpg@01DCA4A0.3C1B7FB0" alt="A close-up of a logo
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">An important message from FSU Office of Human Resources<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">This message has been approved by Shelley Lopez, Director, Communications/Training & Organizational
Development, for distribution to all Department Representatives.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Department Representatives and Hiring Managers:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#782F40;mso-ligatures:none">2026 Summer Camp Background Checks<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The 2026 Summer Camp season is approaching, and preparations must be made soon. Summer Camp
background checks are conducted and adjudicated by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as mandated by
<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.leg.state.fl.us%2Fstatutes%2Findex.cfm%3Fmode%3DView%2520Statutes%26SubMenu%3D1%26App_mode%3DDisplay_Statute%26Search_String%3D409.175%26URL%3D0400-0499%2F0409%2FSections%2F0409.175.html&data=05%7C02%7Chrms%40lists.fsu.edu%7C48f7f07bf0a047e82a1f08de72e3dd6d%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639074520145348236%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LhuhBG5zOjCR%2BxiDlKO2ynN%2BEECJ6%2FZdUX3acIHR2NA%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?mode=View%20Statutes&SubMenu=1&App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=409.175&URL=0400-0499/0409/Sections/0409.175.html">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Florida Statute 409.175</span></a>. They require all new and returning summer camp personnel (owners, operators, administrative staff, employees, and volunteers) who provide care to minors to be screened and determined eligible by
DCF via a Level 2 Fingerprint-based Background Check prior to working, training, or volunteering for the camp.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">All FSU-Sponsored Summer Camps and Camps held on FSU campuses must comply with DCF Background
Screening requirements.<span style="color:red"> If made aware of external Summer Camps utilizing FSU facilities, or if external campers may interact with FSU personnel, please contact Andrew Kapec, University Background Check Manager, for best practices and
next steps.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Summer Camps held virtually still require a background check due to the live virtual interaction.
Please coordinate with the HR Background Check Team to submit the Summer Camp Roster appropriately.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Please advise all camp volunteers and staff to complete the Protection of Vulnerable Persons
(PVP) training linked below. Human Resources also provides customized PVP training for staff groups via Zoom and in person. This training provides additional information on FSU expectations and resources. Please contact Michelle Brown at
<a href="mailto:Douglas-mbdouglas@fsu.edu" target="_blank" title="mailto:douglas-mbdouglas@fsu.edu">
<span style="color:#0563C1">mbdouglas@fsu.edu</span></a> to schedule customized PVP training.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> The
<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.fsu.edu%2F%3Fpage%3Ders%2Fbgc%2F15-summer-background-checks&data=05%7C02%7Chrms%40lists.fsu.edu%7C48f7f07bf0a047e82a1f08de72e3dd6d%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639074520145387671%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=II96OWhj7%2FS%2F00AGkgoo9izXO2qsNsltRLiWUnFAA04%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://hr.fsu.edu/?page=ers/bgc/15-summer-background-checks">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Summer Camp Page on the Background Check Website</span></a> provides a detailed guide on initiating Summer Camp Background Checks, including forms, exemptions, and timelines to process Summer Camp Background Checks more efficiently.
All Summer Camp Candidate DCF Clearinghouse Forms have been updated. Please replace all previously saved versions with the 2026 versions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Required Summer Camp documents must be submitted to The Office of Human Resources Background
Check Team via <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnifty.fsu.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Chrms%40lists.fsu.edu%7C48f7f07bf0a047e82a1f08de72e3dd6d%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639074520145415816%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=B%2B7Y33Ze9dPQXOrUiExaGe8tZIihYd748HRMu3gsQXU%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://nifty.fsu.edu/">
<span style="color:#0563C1">FSU Nifty</span></a> to <a href="mailto:HR-ERS@FSU.EDU">
<span style="color:#0563C1">hr-ers@fsu.edu</span></a> no later than <b>30 days</b> before the anticipated start dates to ensure the timely processing of DCF Summer Camp Background Checks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">If hiring camp counselors or staff as OPS employees, please visit the
<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.fsu.edu%2Fsections%2Femployee-data-management%3Fpage%3Dedm%2Fedm_home&data=05%7C02%7Chrms%40lists.fsu.edu%7C48f7f07bf0a047e82a1f08de72e3dd6d%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639074520145431664%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=i35gSOs3XjX0oFIV8lnzP7TKt6VrV%2FC5Pue4sSHaALk%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/employee-data-management?page=edm/edm_home">
<span style="color:#0563C1">HR Employee Data Management Website</span></a> and review the
<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.fsu.edu%2Fsites%2Fg%2Ffiles%2Fupcbnu2186%2Ffiles%2FPDF%2FForms%2FDepartmentalRepresentativeEmploymentChecklistOPS.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Chrms%40lists.fsu.edu%7C48f7f07bf0a047e82a1f08de72e3dd6d%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639074520145461375%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iJqfSZCqYVCCjabJSj9GOZOgaapOi5Q0HzM%2BqGCjIFI%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Forms/DepartmentalRepresentativeEmploymentChecklistOPS.pdf">
<span style="color:#0563C1">OPS Employment Checklist</span></a> to ensure the hires are made efficiently and employees are paid in a timely manner.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#782F40;mso-ligatures:none">Other Summer Camp Resources
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Protection of Vulnerable Persons Act/PVP Training:<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">It is important for all camp volunteers and staff to be trained in protecting minors and
the reporting requirements for suspected child abuse. Please have staff review the page below, as well as the training video and tips.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.fsu.edu%2Fsections%2Fequal-opportunity-compliance-engagement%2Fprotection-vulnerable-persons-act&data=05%7C02%7Chrms%40lists.fsu.edu%7C48f7f07bf0a047e82a1f08de72e3dd6d%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639074520145474125%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FMSWEgauiPjLLogSGrqot2WXpgkK%2BqiygwQfoqnb3cA%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/equal-opportunity-compliance-engagement/protection-vulnerable-persons-act"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/equal-opportunity-compliance-engagement/protection-vulnerable-persons-act</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Housing:<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">To make plans for camp housing, please visit the link below.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhousing.fsu.edu%2Fconference-services&data=05%7C02%7Chrms%40lists.fsu.edu%7C48f7f07bf0a047e82a1f08de72e3dd6d%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639074520145487708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1fbw%2FnNM6Y7iMqHH%2Br%2BS3MitbiWQGNX0pivwNitsB%2FE%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://housing.fsu.edu/conference-services"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://housing.fsu.edu/conference-services</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Environmental Health & Safety / Insurance:<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">FSU Parking Services:<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">If parking plans are needed for camp, please contact FSU TAPS.
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Contact Andrew Kapec at (850) 644-7938 or <a href="mailto:akapec@fsu.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">akapec@fsu.edu</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">.</span>
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