SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3150 -- Community Relations

SUBJECT: SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

The Board recognizes the need to develop a school volunteer program to support District instructional programs and extracurricular activities. It also recognizes that parents/guardians have much to contribute to the design and implementation of District educational programs. Therefore, the District will:

  • Seek volunteers and encourage them to assist staff members to provide enrichment of instruction to help build an understanding of district/school programs and goals.

  • Create a climate that fosters and supports family participation in the schools.

  • Support the link between parental involvement and student achievement.

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    Volunteers will provide supervision of students or student activities under the direct supervision of a staff member designated by the principal. A volunteer may supervise students or student activities under indirect supervision of such staff members when that volunteer has received direction or guidance for an activity by a staff member, or if appropriate, formal training specific to the activity.

    The Superintendent and his/her designees (i.e. building principals) are authorized to select, place, and replace volunteers in accordance with established criteria and guidelines, including orientation training, which will be developed to implement the terms of this policy.

     

    Volunteer Protection Act of 1997, 42 United States Code (USC) Section 14501 et seq.
    Education Law Sections 3023 and 3028
    Public Officers Law Section 18

    NOTE: Refer also to Policy #6540 -- Defense and Indemnification of Board Members and Employees

    Adoption Date: February 13, 2007