Protocol for Visitors and Volunteers in Pittsylvania County Schools
Pittsylvania County Schools strives to provide a safe learning environment for all children and staff. Safeguards are taken to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff, including the screening of all new employees and volunteers in our schools for criminal charges, especially for child abuse or sex-related offenses.
Visitors
Visitors are welcome in schools as long as their presence is not disruptive. Upon arriving at a school, all visitors must report to the administrative office. (Board Policy KK - School Visitors) Visitors in a school have no supervisory responsibility or authority. Visitors might participate during a school day in the following:
• Conferences with Teacher, Nurse, Counselor, Cafeteria Manager, Administrator, etc.
• School Assembly Program/Pep Rally
• Lunch or Breakfast
Volunteers
Pittsylvania County Schools support and encourage the active participation of parents and members of the community in providing and extending educational opportunities for children. The involvement of parents, volunteers and others in the community who can serve as a resource to schools is a fundamentally important component of successful school programs The administration of each school will direct activities of parents, volunteers and other community resources in the building level. (Board Policy IICB/IICC - Community Resource Persons/School Volunteers)
For individuals wishing to volunteer in Pittsylvania County Schools, there are established protocols for participation. Protocols include two levels depending on the level of responsibility and contact with students.
Protocol Applications for Visitors and Volunteers: Level I | Level II
| Level I Volunteer |
Level II Volunteer |
Little student supervision;
Annual approval required |
May be solely responsible for student supervision;
Additional background clearance is required |
Roles Include:
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Roles Include:
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| • Homeroom Volunteers |
• PTO Officers
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| • Day Field Trips (as guest only) |
• Day Field Trips (group supervision) |
| • PTO Volunteers |
• Booster Club Officers |
| • Library Volunteers |
• Field Trip Chaperones (overnight) |
| • Athletic Concessions |
• Tutors |
• Resources Speakers
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• Student Mentors |
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Note: Level II clearance is required to ride school-sponsored transportation with students. |