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Volunteers + Visitors

 

--- VOLUNTEERS ---

Village View School and Ocean View School District recognize that volunteer assistance in schools enriches the educational program of students. Procedures are in place to protect the safety of students, adults, and volunteers. 

Clearance Requirements for Volunteers:

Both volunteer tiers require tuberculosis risk assessment/examination clearance (Education Code 49406).

 

TIER 1 VOLUNTEERS  |  Include the following:

  1. All volunteers who are performing volunteer service on the school campus (before, during and after school in classroom and non-classroom environments) more than five hours a week; 
  2. All chaperones on field trips; 
  3. All individuals attending or chaperoning overnight school-sponsored trips; and 
  4. Volunteer coaches, assistant coaches, and co-curricular assistants.

Volunteers are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal record clearance. (Education Code 49024). Any conviction shall be reviewed by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and approval to volunteer will be determined prior to the volunteer providing service. In addition, Tier I volunteers shall be informed that the site is conducting a Megan Law’s clearance check through the RAPTOR system. Volunteers will complete an online application form through the RAPTOR system on the District website and then obtain the fingerprint form (LiveScan) from the District Office. Volunteers will complete a Volunteer Application form online through RAPTOR (attach Tuberculosis Clearance document to online application) and review the Volunteer Handbook. Tier I volunteers are to sign in at the front office through the RAPTOR kiosk and display, on their person, the site issued identification.

 

TIER II VOLUNTEERS  |  Include the following:

  1. All volunteers who are performing volunteer service on the school campus (before, during and after school in classroom and non-classroom environments) five or less hours per week; 
  2. Volunteers serving parent participation hours outlined by state preschool requirements.

Tier 2 volunteers shall be informed that the site is conducting a Megan Law’s clearance check through the RAPTOR system. Volunteers will complete an online application form through the RAPTOR system on the District website. Volunteers will complete a Volunteer Application form online through RAPTOR (attach Tuberculosis Clearance document to online application) and review the Volunteer Handbook. Tier II volunteers are to sign in at the front office through the RAPTOR kiosk and display, on their person, the site issued identification.


 

--- VISITATION POLICY --- 

Village View School has a closed campus policy.   Visitors must check in at the office in accordance with Ocean View School District Board Policy. No electronic listening or recording device may be used by any person without the teacher's and principal's permission.  (Education Code 51512).  

In order to ensure that the classroom visits are not disruptive to the instructional program, the following procedures shall be observed: 

  • Visitors wishing to observe a specific classroom shall contact the site administrator prior to the visit to establish a time that is convenient for the teacher, administrator, and visitor and check in at the school office upon arrival.
  • Parent-teacher conferences during instructional periods are not permitted.
  • The frequency of visits shall not exceed two per trimester nor shall they extend beyond one thirty (30) minute instructional period. 
  • Activities of visitors shall be limited to observation, except when arranged with and approved in advance by the teacher.          
  • When requested by a teacher, the visitor shall be accompanied by the site administrator.

 

--- PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) ---    

Village View has a very active PTO group. The PTO provides support to the school through the planning and implementing of projects and fund-raising activities. The members also provide valuable input to the staff about issues of school-wide concern. Membership is open to all parents and staff. An elected board, with the help of the general membership, organizes and conducts the activities of the group. All parents are welcome to attend regularly scheduled meetings.