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Policy Date: 04/09/2024

ASD: IJOC
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
VOLUNTEERS

The Auburn School District welcomes and values contributions made to the school program by
the volunteer efforts of parents and other citizens. The voluntary help of citizens should be
requested by school staff using appropriate administrative procedures. The
Superintendent/designee shall be responsible for developing and implementing procedures for
the utilization of volunteers. The assignment of volunteers will be consistent with those policies
and procedures under the direction of the Principal/designee.

Volunteers assist the school in many roles, including, but not limited to, clerical assistance for
teachers, field trip chaperones, presenters, assistant coaches, advisors to enrichment activities,
and assisting in large group supervision. In whatever capacity, the Principal/designee will
provide appropriate orientation to the volunteers. This orientation shall include a description of
role expectations, information about safety, evacuation, confidentiality, and the expected
relationship to staff and students. Whenever possible, volunteers should function under the
supervision of a school employee.

“Designated Volunteers” – Designated volunteers will be required to undergo a background
investigation and a criminal records check. “Designated volunteer” means any volunteer who:

1. Has unsupervised direct contact with pupils.
2. Meets with students on a one-on-one basis;
3. Has unsupervised access to the school building as a whole:
4. Any other volunteer so designated by the School Board or Superintendent.

Said Record Checks will be funded by the District and shall be required during the initial stages
of volunteer service.

Registered sex offenders will not be allowed to be a school volunteer.

Adopted: November 10, 1998
Revised: June 10, 2008, May 12, 2011, January 9, 2018, April 9, 2024

Legal Reference: RSA 189:13-a, School Employee and Volunteer Criminal History Records Check