8120 - VOLUNTEERS
The Board recognizes that certain programs and activities can be enhanced through the use of volunteers who have particular knowledge or skills that will be helpful to members of the staff responsible for the conduct of those programs and activities.
The District Administrator shall be responsible for recruiting community volunteers, reviewing their capabilities, and making appropriate placements. The District Administrator shall not be obligated to make use of volunteers whose abilities are not in accord with District needs.
Board members and any other individuals who volunteer to work in the schools must submit to a criminal history records and background check before being allowed to participate in any activity or program.
Any person who volunteers to work with the District shall be screened through the Internet site for the Sex Offenders Registry (SOR) list, which may include the use of visitor management software, prior to being allowed to participate in any activity or program.
Any volunteer who works with or has access to students shall be screened through the Internet site for the Sex Offenders Registry (SOR) list, which may include the use of visitor management software, prior to being allowed to participate in any activity or program.
A Board member may serve as a volunteer coach or supervisor of an extra-curricular activity if the provisions of 120.20, Wis. Stats. and this policy are satisfied. (See also Bylaw 0144.3 - Conflict of Interest)
A Board member may serve as a volunteer bus driver for the District if the provisions of 120.20, Wis. Stats., and the policy are satisfied. (See also Bylaw 0144.3 - Conflict of Interest)
A volunteer who transports students in a private vehicle for school-sponsored activities or trips must abide by the guidelines in Policy 8660 - Transportation by Private Vehicle for District-Sponsored Activities or Trips.
Each volunteer:
shall agree to abide by all Board policies and District guidelines while on duty as a volunteer;
will be covered under the District's liability policy but the District cannot provide any type of health insurance to cover illness or accident incurred while serving as a volunteer, nor is the person eligible for workers compensation;
will be asked to sign a form releasing the District of any obligation should the volunteer become ill or receive an injury as a result of their volunteer services;
in accepting the role of a volunteer, agrees to verification that a satisfactory background check may be conducted through appropriate State agencies or other applicable means.
Policy 9800.01 - Veterans as Classroom Volunteers outlines veteran volunteers' requirements for recognition from the District and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs.
Revised 10/24/16
T.C. 2/21/22
Revised 4/15/24
Revised 2/17/25
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