Volunteer Clearance Policy and Protocols

The North Allegheny School Board passed the Volunteer Clearance Policy in 2015 which identifies three types of school volunteers.

Independent Volunteers

Any volunteer who

1. works under the general direction and supervision of an adult employed by the District; and
2. provides direct services to students or may, from time to time, have or may be reasonably expected to have unsupervised contact with students.

Examples of independent volunteers include, but are not limited to, volunteer tutors, classroom center volunteers, and chaperones for field trips.

Assistive Volunteers

Any volunteer who

1. works directly under the supervision and direction of an adult employed by the District; and
2. does not provide direct services to students or have unsupervised contact with students.

Examples of assistive volunteers include, but are not limited to, homeroom parents, individuals who assist with school activities, and holiday parties.

Classroom Presentation Volunteers

Any individual who volunteers to present during a classroom lesson or school activity and is under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher or administrator during the entirety of the presentation. These volunteer opportunities are typically one-time events. Examples of classroom presentation volunteers include, but are not limited to, guest speakers, Mystery Readers, TAG volunteers, and College Admission Career Day volunteers. Elementary Field Day volunteers may fall into this category provided they are under the guidance of and directly observed by a classroom teacher or administrator throughout the event.

Individuals at North Allegheny will not be permitted to serve as an independent or assistive volunteer unless they have submitted the appropriate clearances. Please click here to identify the specific clearances volunteers need.