Mt. Clemens Community Schools
Bylaws & Policies
 

4120.09 - VOLUNTEERS

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 shall be responsible for recruiting community volunteers, reviewing the capabilities of each applicant, and making appropriate placements. S/He shall not be obligated to make use of any specific volunteer, or of any volunteers whose abilities are not, in his/her opinion, in accord with District needs.

Any individual who volunteers to work in the schools or on any school sponsored activity shall submit to a criminal history records check, prior to being allowed to participate in any activity or program.

Any volunteer who works with or has access to students shall submit to a criminal history records check, prior to being allowed to participate in any activity or program.

Any person who volunteers to work with the District shall be screened through the Internet sites for the Sex Offenders Registry (SOR) list, the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) criminal history records check and the Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS), prior to being allowed to participate in any activity or program.

Any volunteer who works with or has access to students shall be screened through the Internet sites for the Sex Offenders Registry (SOR) list, the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) criminal history records check and the Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) prior to being allowed to participate in any activity or program.

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

 A.shall agree to abide by all Board policies and District guidelines while on duty as a volunteer including completing and signing, if appropriate, the District's volunteer data information form, consent for criminal history check, the District's network and Internet access agreement form, and other documents required by the Superintendent.
 B.will be covered under the District's liability policy but the District cannot provide any type of health insurance to cover illness or accident incurred while serving as a volunteer.
 C.will not be eligible for workers compensation coverage.
 D.will be asked to sign a form releasing the District of any obligation should the volunteer become ill or receive an injury as a result of his/her volunteer services.

The Superintendent shall also ensure that each volunteer is properly informed of the District's appreciation for his/her time and efforts in assisting the operation of the schools.

Revised 4/18/07