School District 622 Volunteer Handbook 2018-2019 school year | Page 12

Acceptable Use of Electronic Information, Communication and Technology Resources
In order to provide an optimum environment for learning, cell phones should be turned off while in or near
classrooms or media centers. Please conduct cell phone conversations away from areas of learning. Please do not
take pictures of students with your phone.
Harassment, Violence and Discrimination
Religious, racial or sexual harassment is a violation of Federal and State law and of school district policy. If you
have information about the harassment or violence of any student or adult, report it to your staff contact or
school principal immediately.
Mandatory Reporting, Child Abuse or Neglect
As you build trust with students, you may become aware of abuse in their lives. State law requires that education
professionals and volunteers report any suspected abuse or neglect. If a student shares information that causes
alarm, notify the child’s teacher or school principal immediately.
Dress Code
As a representative of School District 622, volunteers, like staff, are responsible for presenting a positive image to
students and the community. We ask that your attire be appropriate for your assigned duties.
Dismissal of a Volunteer
Volunteers who do not abide by the district policies and procedures or who fail to perform their volunteer
assignments may be subject to dismissal. Possible grounds for dismissal may include, but are not limited to:
violating confidentiality, being under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other controlled substance or failure to
abide by policies and procedures.
Sign In and Sign Out
For the safety of everyone, we need to know who is in our buildings. Therefore, Volunteers will be required to sign
in and out at their volunteer site. Ipads will be located at every reception desk for this purpose. Volunteers will be
given a volunteer number, which they are asked to remember. However, if you forget your number, a master list
will be kept at the reception desk. At some sites, Volunteers may also be asked to sign in on a sign in sheet.
Name Badges
Volunteers may be asked to wear name badges while volunteering. If required, these will be available at the
reception desk. Please return your name badge when you leave.
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