CPS continues biometric fingerprinting with vendor

Chicago Public Schools continues its engagement with Accurate Biometrics to fingerprint Level 1 volunteers, spending $235,000 in SY23-24, $271,348 in SY24-25, and $281,435 in SY25-26 for background check services. The district affirms that safety requirements justify maintaining these biometric screening procedures.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$235,000 (SY23-24); $271,348 (SY24-25); $281,435 (SY25-26)

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

School Years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26

Renewal

Spending reported across three consecutive school years suggests ongoing or renewed service agreements, but no explicit contract end date or renewal terms are provided.

Document type

Report

Source document

Board of Education | City of Chicago Agenda Review Committee Follow-Ups 2026-08-12

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by Chicago Public Schools Dist 299?

Accur Ate Biometrics was awarded this professional services contract by Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, as recorded on August 12, 2026. The contract value is $235,000 (SY23-24); $271,348 (SY24-25); $281,435 (SY25-26).

How much is the Accur Ate Biometrics contract with Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 worth?

The Accur Ate Biometrics contract with Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 is valued at $235,000 (SY23-24); $271,348 (SY24-25); $281,435 (SY25-26), covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a report record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Board of Education | City of Chicago Agenda Review Committee Follow-Ups 2026-08-12 (Report), dated August 12, 2026 from Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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