The Board of Education 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 support staff responsible for the conduct of those programs and activities.

The Superintendent/administrator shall be responsible for recruiting community volunteers, reviewing their capabilities, and making appropriate placements. S/He shall not make use of volunteers whose abilities are not in accord with District needs or who have been convicted of any of the following offenses: criminal sexual conduct in any degree; assault with the intent to commit criminal sexual conduct in any degree; an attempt to commit criminal sexual conduct in any degree; felonious assault; child abuse in any degree; an attempt to commit child abuse in any degree; cruelty, torture or indecent exposure involving a child or any violation involving the sale of drugs to minors.

The Superintendent/administrator is to inform each volunteer that s/he:

The Superintendent shall establish administrative guidelines that will best ensure compliance with the intent of this policy.

The Superintendent/building administrator should also ensure that each volunteer is properly informed of the District’s appreciation for his/her time and efforts in assisting the operations of the schools.

Revised 10/98
Revised 5/15/02