Coatesville Area School District School Board Approved Policy No. 916: Volunteers

The purpose of this policy is to recognize that volunteers can make valuable contributions to the school district. All schools within the district encourage the use of volunteers subject to the requirements of Applicable Law and this policy.

There are two district definitions within the policy regarding volunteers and helpers.

-Volunteer: An adult applying for or performing an unpaid position as a volunteer who is responsible for the welfare of a child or children or having direct contact with children. A volunteer may supervise students without the presence of a teacher or certified paraprofessional. Volunteers may undertake activities such as: field trip chaperones, tutoring students, and assisting before, during or after school activities.

-Helper: An adult who provides help or assistance in an event or function, but who does not meet the definition of a volunteer whereas the helper is not responsible for the welfare, care, supervision, guidance or control of a child or children independently of a teacher or certified paraprofessional. Helpers may undertake activities such as: class party, cafeteria help, material preparation, assisting teacher in classroom.

Adults who meet the definition of a volunteer under Applicable Law or under this policy shall be required to complete a registration/disclosure form and provide the following:

1. Act 34 State Police History Report

   • This clearance is free of charge to volunteers

2. Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance Statement

   • This clearance is free of charge to volunteers and can be found here: Child Welfare Portal

3. Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Report (not required if you have been a Pennsylvania resident during the entirety of the previous 10 years) IdentoGO

4. Tuberculosis Test

Helpers need only have their photo identification scanned into our Raptor system upon entering the school building.