By providing your signature, you are agreeing to abide by the below guidelines, rules, and regulations of the Los Nietos School District Volunteer Program.
GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTEERS
Students observe and learn from the behavior of the adults around them. Volunteers are expected to exhibit proper decorum, good manners, and respect and kindness towards students
and adults alike. Volunteers should not try to be a "peer or buddy" to students; our students are best served when grown-ups behave as responsible adults.
Volunteers serve at the discretion of the administrator, teacher or other supervisor(s) and should not substitute their own personal judgment for that of the supervisor. For example, volunteers should not introduce new concepts, assign grades to students, call a student's parents, or offer any services not authorized by a supervisor.
Personal, privacy and student safety are of paramount concern.
Volunteers may NOT:
● Be one-on-one with a student
● Befriend a student on social media platforms
● Leave students unsupervised
● Give any information about any student; requests for student information should be referred to the school office
● Place their hands on a student
● Give any food or candy to a student
● Loan or borrow money from any student
● Hold any student's property
● Talk to students about the volunteer's personal life
Any volunteer questions should be addressed by a supervisor.
District and site administrators have the right to guide or terminate a volunteer's service on campus. Volunteers who believe they have been treated unfairly may speak to the school
principal or site administrator for any applicable conflict resolution. All volunteers serve at will and may end their service without prior written notice.
VOLUNTEERING RESPONSIBILITIES
By volunteering with the Los Nietos School District, you have a responsibility to the District and to your fellow volunteers to adhere to certain rules of behavior and conduct. The purpose of these rules is not to restrict your rights, but rather to be certain that the learning environment is not compromised. When a person is aware that he or she can fully depend upon others to follow the rules of conduct, then our District is a better place to work for everyone. Volunteers should become familiar with the specific rules at the site(s) at which they volunteer.
By signing below you are agreeing to the following:
_____ Develop a partnership with an assigned teacher or staff member.
_____ Always report any suspected child abuse to the Principal and designated authority immediately as prescribed by law.
_____ Dress professionally at all times.
_____ Wear your assigned identification badge when volunteering.
_____ Become familiar with the bell schedule at your school.
_____ Use the school map to become familiar with the location of restrooms, school grounds, parking areas, etc.
_____ Review the school's emergency disaster, fire and evacuation procedures.
_____ Become familiar with the Volunteer Handbook and applicable guidelines.
_____ Abide by all applicable school rules and District policies and regulations.
_____ Maintain a drug-free workplace. Employees and volunteers are prohibited from being intoxicated or under the influence of controlled substances while volunteering; use, possession, or sale of a controlled substance in any quantity while on District premises (except medications prescribed by a physician which do not impair volunteer performance). Any incident will result in immediate dismissal.
_____ Do not solicit or sell products, services, etc., on District property.
_____ Use only adult bathroom facilities.
_____ Do not exchange telephone numbers, home addresses, or email addresses, (including social network information) with students for any purpose.
_____ Do not disclose, use or disseminate student photographs or personal information about students, self, or others.
_____ Do not post, transmit, publish or display harmful or inappropriate matter that is threatening, obscene, disruptive or sexually explicit or that could be construed as any form of harassment.
_____ If volunteers hear about or observe evidence of child abuse, volunteers shall report the information to the site principal or designee immediately.
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Volunteers are to conduct themselves in a manner that will not be distracting from the educational process.
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Volunteers will not bring younger/older siblings with them during volunteer hours.
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Volunteers understand that student discipline is the responsibility of the school personnel. Volunteers will consult with the school personnel regarding discipline procedures.
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Education Code 35021 provides that a person who is required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Penal Code section 290 shall not serve as a volunteer or chaperone for field trips or other school activities.
