ABA (IJOC)

EPSOM SCHOOL DISTRICT

POLICY STATEMENT

VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT

The Epsom School Board encourages the involvement of volunteers to fulfill the mission of the school and recognizes the valuable contribution made to the school program through the volunteer assistance of parents and other citizens.

The recruitment, selection scheduling and training of volunteers will be coordinated by the principal and/or a designated volunteer coordinator. The voluntary help of citizens should be requested by staff through the principal or volunteer coordinator to assist in conducting selected activities or to serve as resource persons.

Volunteers shall:

    1. Outline their skills, interests and availability to the principal or volunteer coordinator.
    2. Be screened through the district’s regular background checking process and the Criminal History Record Check Law procedure if they have regular contact with students in an unsupervised situation.
    3. Serve in the capacity of helpers and not be assigned to roles which require specific professional training. Instructional services shall be rendered under the supervision of certified staff.
    4. Maintain confidentiality regarding school business, personnel and student matters.
    5. Refrain from discussing the performance or actions of a student except with the student’s teacher, counselor or principal.
    6. Refer any student problem which arises, whether of an instructional, medical or operational nature, to a regular staff member.
    7. Receive orientation, including:
      1. General job responsibilities and limitations;
      2. Information about school facilities, routines, and procedures;
      3. Work schedule and place of work;
      4. Expected relationship to regular staff.
    8. Be provided appropriate training consistent with their tasks and existing District standards. This training shall be developed under the leadership of the Principal in consultation with the volunteer coordinator.
    9. Have assignments and activities specifically defined.
    10. Receive acknowledgment for their services.

Volunteer coaches of individual sports must document certification in C.P.R. and successful completion of an approved First Aid course.

 

APPROVED: November, 1999