Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District
Bylaws & Policies
 

4120.09 - VOLUNTEERS

The Board of Education recognizes that more individualization and greater personal attention to the unique needs of students can be provided through the use of volunteers. Moreover, utilizing volunteers provides an opportunity to generate community interest and contribute to the public relations effort of the Board. Therefore, the Board endorses the concept of utilizing community volunteers who are willing to devote time and talent to expand learning experiences.

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 place volunteers whose abilities are not in accord with the District's needs.

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 signing, if appropriate, the District’s Network and Internet Access Agreement Forms;
 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, nor is the person eligible for workers compensation;
 C.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 1/03
Revised 2/6/07