Jiras was responsible for conducting background checks for the division's 152nd and 153rd academy classes in 2012 and 2013, according to the lawsuit, filed Feb. 10 in Superior Court in Mercer County.

At New Beginnings Family Academy, background checks are conducted on every employee at the time of hire, said Quentin Ball, development director of the charter school.

The academy said they have spent the past week reviewing employee files to weed out those with criminal histories or other ethical lapses. "It definitely scares me, definitely makes me want to ...

At New Beginnings Family Academy, background checks are conducted on every employee at the time of hire, said Quentin Ball, development director of the charter school.

Somerset College Prep Academy background screening policy changed. by Tiffany Rizzo. Tue, December 10th 2024 at 6:45 PM. Updated Wed, December 11th 2024 at 7:13 PM. 5. VIEW ALL PHOTOS.