Parent+Volunteers

=**Training and Screening for Volunteers**=

Before being allowed to be in contact with children on a consistent basis (i.e., lunch duty, classroom help), a parent volunteer needs to have completed Safe Environment training and have a Live-Scan done. This is mandated by the Diocese of Orange County. Information about Safe Environment Training and Live-Scan are available in the school office.

PARENT VOLUNTEER DRIVERS Frequently throughout the year, drivers will be needed for study trips, athletic events, choir trips or other school related activities. Usually, transportation will be provided by volunteer parents.

Before being allowed to transport students, all drivers must meet the volunteer requirements listed above and have the following on file in the school office: A copy of their Driver’s License. A current comprehensive copy of their car insurance. Even if the parent has driven before, some insurance policies expire every six months and the copy must be up-to-date. The Office needs the itemized letter of coverage, not the wallet card. Volunteers must take care of this before the date of the field trip.

Children under the age of 6 OR who are not yet 60 pounds must be secured in a safety child seat.

The California Highway Patrol suggests that it is NOT advisable for children under the age of 12 to sit in the front seat even if there is no passenger airbag or it can be deactivated by a switch.

Drivers/cars shall be arranged so that no child has to sit in the front seat.

On the day of the trip, the driver MUST have the parent permission slips for the students being transported in his/her car. Drivers need to check into the school office and sign the visitor book before leaving. Upon returning to campus, they need to sign out and turn in their permission slips to the secretary. Check-in and check-out are necessary for legal reasons. A list of drivers should be given to the office before trips.

Drivers who volunteer their car and time for transporting students to school activities and events are acting as representatives of the school and as delegates are liable for the safety of all persons in the vehicle. Therefore, caution must be given for adherence to the number of passengers, use of seat belts and driving under alcohol or medication that causes drowsiness. All drivers must be 25 years of age or older.

Teachers are not allowed to drive because of the school’s liability.