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** VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ** ** Skills, Knowledge and Interaction through Life Long Service ** _____ _


 * Goals:**


 * 1) 1. To reduce the tax burden of citizens


 * 1) 2. To provide an opportunity for citizens to pass along knowledge and life experiences to students of the Northern Potter School District


 * 1) 3. To develop school and community interaction and communication


 * Program Qualifications:**


 * 1) 1. Residential property owner who is 55 or older living in the Northern Potter School District


 * 1) 2. Complete the following district requirements
 * 2) a. Application form
 * 3) b. Act 34 clearance
 * 4) c. Child abuse clearance
 * 5) d. Federal fingerprint clearance
 * 6) e. Confidentiality form


 * Time Schedule:**


 * 1) 1. Each volunteer will be permitted to work up to 69 hours per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) at $7.25 per hour


 * 1) 2. Maximum residential tax rebate per household is $500.00 per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30)


 * 1) 3. Citizens may volunteer to work more than 69 hours with no additional rebate or pay


 * 1) 4. Earned rebate may only be applied to residential real estate taxes


 * 1) 5. Earned rebate may not exceed your real estate taxes

During the first year we will be able to accommodate only 15 volunteers – The program will be reevaluated from year to year.

Cost for the Act 34, child abuse, as well as the fingerprint clearances will be paid by the Northern Potter School District.

Once the appropriate paperwork is complete, you will be asked to come in for a brief orientation with Mr. Graham and Mrs. Vannatter.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Scott V. Graham, Superintendent, or Mrs. Ronda Vannatter, Administrative Secretary, in the Business Office at (814) 848-7506.

Our community has a multitude of human resources that have remained as yet untapped. Volunteers are a human resource who can enhance the learning environment for our children.

Job List Garden work/weed/water Copy papers/cut papers Typing Bulletin board maintenance Participate in game night Sport ticket taker Serve beverages at National Honor Society, Kindergarten Christmas program, etc. Copy menus Mail delivery Bus monitor Playground monitor Lunchroom monitor/ wash tables Computer cleaning/ general maintenance Tutor Grade spelling/math test One on one student monitor Share a skill with a class Art: pottery, painting – oil, water, or acrylics, etc FFA: welding, gardening, animal management, masonry, etc. Family Consumer Science: cooking, sewing, etc. Music: help with plays, etc. Substitute teacher Maintaining student art work around the building Guest reader Vision/hearing screening Other?

Northern Potter School District Volunteer Program

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** Confidentiality Agreement ** __I understand that during my time with the Northern Potter School District I may be provided with, or have access to, confidential information, including employee and student health, academic, personnel, or testing records. I recognize that such information or access is provided to me solely in connection with my work and I promise that I will not disclose to others, or use for my own or other benefit, any such information. I shall only use this information or access for the limited purpose for which it is provided to me.__

__I will serve Northern Potter School District to the best of my ability and will not engage in any activity inconsistent with the best interest of the Northern Potter School District and its students. I will abide by all rules and policies of the District and I understand that they may be changed from time to time.__

__At the conclusion of my work, I will deliver to the District all records, reports, data, memoranda, notes, or equipment of any nature that are in my possession or under my control and which were prepared or acquired in the course of my relationship with the District. Further, I agree not to take with me any such information or data, or reproductions of any such information that may relate to my activities as a Volunteer applicant or the business of the district.__

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__Signature Date__

Northern Potter Volunteer Program _____ ___
 * Daily Procedures**


 * Upon entering all school buildings, be sure to enter the main office to sign in and obtain a volunteer badge.


 * Be sure you wear your volunteer badge at all times while on school grounds.


 * You are responsible for tracking your own hours. Please record your hours on the time sheet provided. It is very important for you to maintain these hours accurately.


 * Please have your supervisor (person you are working under) initial your time sheet each day.


 * Restrooms are located throughout the school buildings. If you need help in locating one, please ask a staff member for assistance.


 * You are welcome to join the staff for lunch in the faculty lounge. Lunch can be purchased from the school cafeteria – you must obtain a pin number from the cafeteria manager.


 * The use of tobacco and alcohol on school property is prohibited.


 * **In the event you are ill or will miss your scheduled volunteer work:**

volunteer area.
 * Notify the Business Office at 848-7506 – the office will notify your scheduled

soon as possible.
 * If you know ahead of time that you will be absent, please inform the Business Office as

**Emergency School Closing**

If schools are closed or delayed due to weather conditions or travel is extremely hazardous, it will be announced on our website (northernpottersd.org), as well as broadcast on local radio and TV stations.