Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Shaler Area School District. The Board of School Directors values the unique contributions made by parent and community volunteers to the educational programs of the Shaler Area School District. Accordingly, the Board encourages the use of parent and community volunteers, subject to certain requirements and procedures. In compliance with the state Act 153 and board policy, volunteers now are required to submit certain information and clearances prior to volunteering.
For the purpose of District policy and the state requirements, a volunteer is any individual who performs a service for the School District without compensation, remuneration or other consideration and who otherwise meets the requirements of this policy.
A volunteer must be at least 18 years of age.
A volunteer need not be a parent of a student enrolled in the School District.
A current School District student who serves as an assistant or who provides other volunteer assistance in support of a curricular, co- curricular or extra-curricular activity is not considered to be a volunteer for purposes of the District policy.
Types and Examples of Volunteers
Examples include: Individuals who volunteer to assist in the planning or conducting of classroom celebrations; guest speakers; and concert/performance ushers.
Final determination of a volunteer’s status is the responsibility of the principal or assistant principal.
Examples include: Volunteers who assist on the coaching staff of an athletic team; volunteer athletic trainers or equipment managers (excluding School District students serving in those capacities); and choreographers, musicians and other individuals who provide assistance to students in the marching band or school musical.
Final determination of a volunteer’s status is the responsibility of the principal or assistant principal.
Example: Volunteer who accompanies students on school-sponsored single day field trips and/or trips involving an overnight stay.
Final determination of a volunteer’s status is the responsibility of the principal or assistant principal.