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VCI FAQ
How do vendors fit into the program at Pathways Charter School?
Pathways
Charter School
is an independent study program that serves home-based learners. We design individualized educational plans to
meet student needs. We offer a wide
variety of curriculum and classes. Some of our classes are taught by local
vendors in the community that we call vendor course instructors (VCI’s). We rely on the expertise of these vendors to
diversify our course offerings to students. Most vendors teach off-site while a few, by
invitation, teach at our learning centers. Students can elect to use a portion of their curriculum budget towards
the class taught by the VCI. This amount
will vary student to student.
What is the process to become a VCI?
Since Pathways
Charter School
is a public school we must have an application process that ensures the quality
of our instructors and the safety of our students in compliance with Education
Code regulations. The first step of the
process is to read and understand the process and structure of the VCI
system. After reading this information
if the instructor wishes to proceed he/she should:
- Call
and request packet 1 from Jenny Feige at 573-6123.
- Complete
the required documents and return them to the school
- The
local administrator will review this packet and determine if the proposed
service is a need in their local area. If it is determined that there is a need the second packet will be
sent to the instructor.
- The
instructor should complete the second packet which includes getting a
Livescan fingerprint and TB test
- Once
the school receives the fingerprint clearance form the Department of
Justice we will send the final packet.
- The
vendor will be contacted by the local administrator to coordinate classes
and advertising.
- Parents
will be notified through our ebulletin.
I have been fingerprinted before, can’t I just use those?
Employers are not allowed to share fingerprint results
information. With each new employer the
employee must get a new set of LiveScan fingerprints.
How long is my TB
test good for?
TB test results are good for 3 years.
How are VCI’s paid?
As a public school we use purchase orders. The teacher of each Pathway’s student in the
class will create a purchase order for their student that fits within their
student budget. The purchase order will
be for the entire amount allotted to the class for the semester. The VCI then uses this purchase order number
to create a monthly bill and submits the bill at the end of each month for
payment
Can VCI’s be paid up front?
No- we must use the purchase order system described above.
Is it guaranteed
that I will become a VCI?
No- Factors such as student population, similar services
already in place are
all considered when reviewing a request to become a vendor.
How long will the
process take to become an active vendor?
The process can take between 1 to 2 months depending on the
return of paperwork and fingerprinting results.
For more information, contact Jennie Feige
