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District outlines new volunteer rules tied to AB 506; parents and trustees debate training, timelines and access
Summary
District staff presented an update to volunteer procedures requiring mandated‑reporter training and background checks for regular volunteers. Parents and trustees raised concerns about the training cost, timing, and impact on campus volunteer numbers.
District staff presented a multi‑step update to the volunteer onboarding process at the Feb. 13 board meeting that aligns the district's volunteer classification with AB 506 and requires mandated‑reporter training and background checks for "regular" volunteers.
Staff explained the district currently treats people who come on campus more than three times a year as regular volunteers and requires fingerprinting and annual mandated‑reporter certification. Under AB 506, the state defines a regular volunteer as someone 18 or older who has direct contact or supervision of children for 16 hours in a month or 32 hours in a year; staff said the district intends to align with the…
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