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Volunteering in/out of the Classroom

At Newcastle Elementary School District, we deeply value the support of our parents and community volunteers. Volunteers play an important role in enriching student experiences, supporting classrooms, assisting with activities, and strengthening our school community.

Consistent with California Senate Bill 848 and District volunteer policies, all volunteers will now be required to complete annual Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training before volunteering on campus or participating in student activities. The required training is a California-specific course for school volunteers and takes approximately 35 minutes to complete.

To make this process as simple as possible, the District has partnered with PublicSchoolWORKS to provide an online volunteer portal where volunteers can register and complete the required training.

Volunteer Training Portal:
PublicSchoolWorks Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training

Volunteer Training Process:

  • Register as a new volunteer through the portal
  • Complete the required Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting training module
    • Upon completion, the training system will notify District staff. We will keep all records, but we recommend you save your completion certificate.
  • Classroom volunteers must also complete DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance through the LiveScan process
    • Returning volunteers who have previously completed fingerprinting with Newcastle Elementary School District are already in our system and do not need to repeat the fingerprinting process
    • New volunteers who have not previously completed fingerprinting with the District will need to submit LiveScan fingerprints before volunteering on campus
  • Volunteer forms and fingerprinting information are available in the school office

Please note that some volunteer activities may also require additional clearance requirements such as tuberculosis clearance depending on the nature of the volunteer role. District volunteer policies and administrative regulations outline these requirements.

We appreciate your partnership and your willingness to support our students and schools. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment for all children.

    1. Volunteer Information Form
    2. Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training (Annually)
    3. Fingerprint Clearance through Department of Justice (DOJ)
    4. Valid driver's license or identification card
    5. Tuberculosis test/ questionnaire
    6. Principal's approval

     
    Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed annually. Fingerprint clearances do not need to be renewed annually.  This information cannot be shared with any other agencies, organizations, or schools, therefore if you had this done for another organization you will need to have it done for Newcastle.

    1. Cleared Volunteer will complete the Volunteer Driver Information Form
    2. Cleared Volunteer will submit a photocopy of his/her insurance "declarations page" indicating the expiration date and the coverage limits as described in the Volunteer Driver Information Form. This information will need to be updated each school year and/or upon the expiration of the insurance policy.
    3. Cleared Volunteer will submit a copy of their valid Driver's License.
    4. Cleared Volunteer will submit a copy of a current driving record obtained from DMV 

     
    All students to be transported by a Cleared Volunteer shall provide the school office with a completed Parent/ Guardian Authorization for Child to be Transported by an Authorized Private Driver Form

  • Once the above requirements have been met, Volunteers must follow the steps below each time on campus when volunteering:
     

    1. Sign in at the school office
    2. Wear a volunteer identification badge or sticker while on campus
    3. Share valid personal identification prior to supervising or working with students driving on field trips.

  • Board Policies related to Volunteers
    Live Scan locations
    Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training Portal

All required necessary paperwork

All required necessary paperwork for volunteering and/or transporting students is available and can be picked up at the school office.  For Confidentiality, please RETURN the completed paperwork and required documents to the school office at 8951 Valley View Drive, Newcastle, CA 95658.