408.3 Volunteers

Code No. 408.3

VOLUNTEERS

The Board welcomes and recognizes the contributions made by volunteers in the schools.  Volunteers may work in the presence or absence of professional instructional staff under the direction, supervision and control of the professional staff.  Volunteers must abide by District policies, rules and regulations.  The District reserves the right to conduct background checks for volunteers prior to initial service or at any time thereafter. 

A volunteer is a person who works on an occasional or regular basis on school property to support the efforts of professional personnel.  Such an adult volunteer worker will serve in the capacity without compensation or employee benefits of any type, except for worker’s compensation and liability protection as provided by state law.

Date of Last Review:
August 12, 2019

Date of Revision:
September 16, 2013

 

Legal References:

279.8, Code of Iowa; 281 I.A.C. 12.4(9)

 

 

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