I certify under penalty of Perjury that the foregoing statements are true and complete, and I authorize the San Bernardino City Unified School District to complete a background check as a condition of school volunteer service, as provided by California Education Code: 45125.5
San Bernardino City Unified School District Volunteer Program Guidelines:
l. Immediately upon arrival, I will sign in at the main office or the designated sign-in station.
2. Volunteers will follow all policies, procedures and other rules established in the district and all applicable laws.
3. Volunteers must wear the appropriate identification badge and will show volunteer identification whenever required by the school to do so.
4. Volunteers must follow the appropriate dress code applicable to staff.
5. Volunteers cannot smoke in any SBCUSD facility.
6. Volunteers will not lend money to and bring gifts to students unless authorized by the school principal or designee.
7. Volunteers will not transport students. Please do not put yourself in the position of being alone with any student in any vehicle.
8. Volunteers will not have access to student educational records. All volunteers will sign a confidentiality agreement.
9. Volunteers will not photograph or videotape students unless authorized by the principal or designee.
10. Volunteers will not dress, change diapers, provide personal hygiene assistance, or supply medication to students.
11. Volunteers should not exchange telephone numbers, home addresses, e-mail addresses or any other home directory information with students for any purpose unless it is required as part of your role as a volunteer.
12. Volunteers will use universal precautions to avoid contact with body fluids.
13. Volunteers will use only adult designated restrooms.
14. Volunteers can monitor student behavior; however, if a situation is serious, the volunteer should seek immediate assistance from school personnel.
15. Volunteers will not discriminate against or harass any person and will report all harassment or discrimination observed, in accordance with district policy.
16. Volunteers will not search students or student property.
17. Volunteers will not direct a student to remove an emblem, insignia, or garment, including a religious emblem, insignia or garment. If the volunteer believes a student's clothing is disruptive or promotes disruptive behavior, the volunteer will contact a staff member immediately.
18. Volunteers must report suspected cases of abuse or neglect to the school administrator or professional staff.
19. The school administrator or designee will provide appropriate training for all volunteers.
Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement
All student information should be treated confidentially. Sharing student information with others may be a violation of the law. Do not make a promise to a student that you will keep confidential any information that pertains to the welfare of the student and to protect you from violating the law. Although the student is free to share confidential information with you, there are certain things that you are required by law to tell the campus administrator. Any personal information learned from a student, should be held in strictest confidence except:
1.If a student confides that he or she is the victim of sexual, emotional, chemical or physical abuse.
2.If a student confides that he or she is involved in any illegal activity.
3.If a student confides that he or she is considering homicide or suicide.
Should one of these exceptions arise, you are required by law to immediately notify the school administrator. Note on your calendar when this information was reported and to whom it was given. Remember, this information is extremely personal and capable of damaging lives, so do not share it with anyone except the appropriate authorities. If you have questions, please ask an administrator. Any student needs communicated to the volunteer should be referred to the appropriate staff person.
I understand that in the course of my volunteer time with the San Bernardino City Unified School District, I may become aware of confidential information about specific students. This information may include such information as students' academic performance, behavior, disabilities and related manners. I understand and agree that I will not disclose such confidential information except to school employees who have a need to know.
All volunteer work is done under the direction of an assigned teacher, site volunteer coordinator, or principal/vice principal. Volunteers must comply with the sign-in procedures at the school site. Volunteers do not receive compensation or employee benefits except worker's compensation as provided for in Labor Code Section 3364.5.
I have read and agree to abide by the above guidelines.
