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Board approves handbook updates and volunteer policy language tied to Act 89 changes
Summary
The board cleared personnel committee recommendations including August hires and employee-handbook changes to reflect Act 89 compliance; administration said volunteers must complete background checks (paid by volunteers unless district is contacted and authorizes payment).
The personnel committee presented two action items: approval of August hires and separations, and recommended handbook updates to reflect Act 89 compliance. The board approved both items by voice vote.
On volunteer policy, administration said volunteers are required to complete a background check and that the volunteer generally pays the fee. "Volunteers... have to do the background check that they pay for on their own. It's good for 1 year, and then we track it in HR," a staff member said when summarizing the recommended policy additions. Administration added that the district will cover the fee in cases where a volunteer cannot pay and that school secretaries will help track compliance.
Board members asked whether volunteers and board members must complete the same training and how the district will communicate updated handbook requirements. Administration said updated handbooks and training links will be published to staff and volunteers when the board finalizes the policies; volunteers and board members will have access to DPI resources and online training as required.
