Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Katy ISD. Before completing your volunteer application, please review the following guidelines and acknowledgments.
All volunteers serving on or off campus, during or outside the instructional day, are required to register annually through Raptor and must follow Katy ISD volunteer guidelines, campus procedures, and district policies.
Katy ISD Volunteer Guidelines - Applies to All Volunteers
Authorized Areas & Activities
Volunteers may only participate in activities approved by campus administration and must remain in designated, authorized areas during their visit.
Classroom
- Volunteers must work under the direction of campus staff in an open, observable area.
- Volunteers are not authorized to discipline or evaluate students.
Workroom
- Volunteers must follow campus guidelines regarding bringing children into work areas.
- Volunteers must follow campus procedures for training and use of equipment and materials.
Board Policy Compliance
Volunteers are required to follow all applicable Katy ISD Board policies while volunteering, including but not limited to:
- GKA – Community Relations: Conduct on School Premises, GKC – Community Relations: Visitors, GKC – Community Relations: School Volunteer Program
Check-In Requirements
Volunteers must:
- Park in designated parking areas.
- Check in through the campus front office and complete Raptor verification using a government-issued ID.
- Wear a visible visitor or volunteer badge at all times while volunteering on or off campus.
Check-Out Requirements
Volunteers must check out with front office staff before leaving and return their Raptor visitor/volunteer badge. This helps campuses and programs track volunteer participation and maintain awareness of individuals in the building.
Confidentiality
Volunteers must respect and maintain the confidentiality of student information at all times. This includes any personal, academic, behavioral, or other student information they may encounter while volunteering.
Emergency Procedures
Volunteers should familiarize themselves with campus emergency procedures, including the Emergency Response Guide. During an emergency, volunteers must follow the direction of campus staff and administration.
Photography and Video
Volunteers may not photograph or record students unless authorized by campus administration.
Professional Conduct
Volunteers are expected to maintain professional and respectful behavior at all times, including appropriate language, attire, and interactions with students and staff.
Volunteers should:
- Silence or turn off cell phones while volunteering.
- Notify the appropriate event sponsor or volunteer coordinator in advance if they are unable to fulfill a commitment.
- Respect teacher time. Personal concerns should be addressed through scheduled parent meetings.
- Represent Katy ISD positively and avoid expressing differences of opinion or dissatisfaction with teachers, staff, or other volunteers while on campus.
- Follow campus-specific guidelines regarding bringing children when volunteering.
Supervision
Volunteers must always work under the supervision of a Katy ISD staff member. Volunteers should not be left alone with students unless specifically authorized for approved one-on-one programs, such as KEYS Mentoring, where required training and safeguards are in place.
Background Check Disclosure & Authorization (For Applicable Volunteer Roles Only)
Applies Only to KEYS Mentors and Community Volunteers (who are not a parent, grandparent, or guardian of a current Katy ISD student)
Applicants selecting KEYS Mentor or Community Volunteer (who are not a parent, grandparent, or guardian of a current Katy ISD student) will be required to complete a Level 1 background check before participating in these volunteer opportunities.
FCRA Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation for Consumer Report
Katy ISD may obtain information about you from a third-party consumer reporting agency for volunteer screening purposes. You may be the subject of a "consumer report," which may include information regarding your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living.
These reports may include information regarding criminal history, Social Security verification, motor vehicle records, verification of education or employment history, or other background information.
These searches will be conducted by:
JD Palatine, LLC dba JDP and its affiliates
855-940-3232
10675 Perry Highway #607
Wexford, PA 15090
jdp.com
Acknowledgment and Authorization for Background Check
By completing this authorization, I acknowledge receipt of the Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation for Consumer Report and certify that I have read and understand the information provided.
I authorize Katy ISD to obtain consumer reports through JD Palatine, LLC dba JDP and its affiliates at any time after receipt of this authorization and throughout my period of volunteering, if applicable, to the extent permitted by law.
I authorize any law enforcement agency, administrator, state or federal agency, institution, school or university (public or private), information service bureau, employer, or insurance company to provide background information requested by JD Palatine, LLC dba JDP and its affiliates.
I understand that:
- I am authorizing JD Palatine, LLC dba JDP and/or Katy ISD and its affiliates to conduct the background check described above.
- I may request a hard copy of this Disclosure and Authorization form after agreeing to the background check electronically by contacting JD Palatine, LLC dba JDP and affiliates at 855-940-3232.
You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time, to request:
- Whether an investigative consumer report has been obtained about you;
- Disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report; and
- A copy of your report.
If adverse action is taken based in whole or in part on information obtained from a consumer report, you will have the opportunity to receive a copy of the report from JD Palatine, LLC dba JDP and its affiliates.
Contact Information:
JD Palatine, LLC dba JDP and affiliates
10675 Perry Highway #607
Wexford, PA 15090
Phone: 855-940-3232
Fax: 724-799-8460
Email: clientservices@jdp.com
By signing this form:
I acknowledge that I have reviewed and agree to follow the
Katy ISD Volunteer Guidelines.
I understand that if I select KEYS Mentor or Community
Volunteer (and I am not a parent, grandparent, or guardian of a current
Katy ISD student), I must complete a Level 1 background check before
participating in those volunteer opportunities.
I authorize the background screening process described
above, if applicable.
