The Board of Education recognizes that the use of volunteers strengthens school/community relations through positive participation, builds an understanding of school programs among interested citizens, and assists employees in providing more individualization and enrichment opportunities in instruction.

Volunteers may come from all backgrounds and age groups and may include any persons willing to give their time for the purpose of helping children through planned auxiliary services. Volunteers may be involved in many facets of school operations, from mentor/tutor relations to clerical tasks. School personnel who are responsible for tasks or projects that will make use of volunteers will identify appropriate tasks and time schedules for such activities and will provide this information to the building principal. The building principal will be responsible for oversight of staff using volunteers, for the role of those volunteering on site, and will make provisions for adequate supervision, and inservice programs and evaluation, where appropriate.

Those who desire to volunteer their services to a school building should follow the Superintendent=s administrative regulations regarding application and acceptance for volunteers.

Adoption Date: November 4, 1997