To become a WCOA Official, please complete the following steps:

The Jessica Lunsford Act is the informal name given to a 2005 Florida law designed to punish sex offenders and reduce their ability to re-offend. This means that your local officials association will need your fingerprint clearance prior to assigning you. Please review the Jessica Lunsford Act FAQ for more information on the fingerprinting process, criminal history check, and costs.

Fingerprint Instructions:
You will be required to be fingerprinted at the Fingerprinting Department with the School District at the Instructional Services Center, (2920 N. 40th st., Tampa, FL 33605) as noted in the Hillsborough County Fingerprinting Instructions. You will receive notification that you are cleared to be fingerprinted via email. Please read the message carefully as it indicates all the requirements. If you already have this process completed for the state of Florida, due to being a teacher or other employee requiring this, you may skip this step and notify Michael Corpening that you are already fingerprinted.

1. Review the Hillsborough County Public School Contractor's Checklist
2. Review the Criminal Record Check Guidelines
3. Print, complete page 1 & 2 of I 9 Form and email it to Michael Corpening or you can mail it to the address on page 2 employer address section of the form
4. Check your email frequently for link to make an appointment for fingerprinting with Hillsborough County Public Schools. The email will come from Michael Corpening.