The School Board recognizes that certain programs and activities can be enhanced through the use of volunteers who have particular knowledge or skills that will be helpful to members of the professional staff responsible for the conduct of those programs and activities.
The Superintendent shall be responsible for recruiting community volunteers, reviewing their capabilities, and making appropriate placements. S/He shall not be obligated to make use of volunteers whose abilities are not in accord with Corporation needs.
The Superintendent shall establish the necessary procedures for obtaining the background information and inform each volunteer that s/he:
| | A. | shall agree to abide by all Board policies and Corporation guidelines while on duty as a volunteer;
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| | B. | will be covered under the Corporation's liability policy but the Corporation shall not provide any type of health insurance to cover illness or accident incurred while serving as a volunteer, nor is the person eligible for workers' compensation;
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| | C. | will agree to provide criminal history checks - for any volunteer who will have direct care, custody, or control of one (1) or more students on an independent basis; (as referenced in Policy 4121)
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| | | 1. | Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Check
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| | | | a. | Mail-in form
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| | | | b. | Access Indiana website
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| | | 2. | A national criminal history check if the individual is a new resident of Indiana
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| | | | a. | ChoicePoint or
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| | | | b. | A copy of a national criminal history check from a local company
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| | D. | will be subject to a sex-offender registry check; (as referenced in Policy 4121)
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| | | 1. | Bartholomew County Sheriff's Sex Offender Registry
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| | | 2. | Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Check or
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| | | 3. | A national criminal history check if the individual is a new resident to Indiana
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| | | | a. | ChoicePoint or
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| | | | b. | A copy of a national criminal history check from a local company
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Any costs associated with obtaining the criminal history record are to be borne by the applicant.
The Superintendent shall also ensure that each volunteer is properly informed of the Corporation's appreciation for his/her time and efforts in assisting the operation of the schools.
Revised 10/24/05