Clearance Information for Volunteers
The Ringgold School District supports and encourages the participation of parents/guardians and community residents to enhance the educational and extracurricular programs of the district.
Ringgold's policy on Volunteers can be found on the district website,
Board of Education, School District Policy Manual Section 916
POSITION VOLUNTEER
(formerly Independent Volunteer)
An adult applying for or holding an unpaid position with a school or a program, activity, or service, as a person responsible for the child's welfare or having direct volunteer contact with children. Examples include, but are not limited to, field trip chaperones, tutors, coaches, activity advisor, recess or library aides, etc.
Each position volunteer shell be under the supervision of a designated school administrator, teacher or other member of the school staff.
A badge from Central Office will be Issued.
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To start the process for the new Position Volunteer, click the link below and complete the form then follow the guidelines below to obtain the required documents.
Position Volunteer Application Form
Required documents and any questions can be emailed to: nmathews@ringgold.org
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- PA Child Abuse History Certification -which must be less than sixty (60) months old.[9]
- PA State Police Criminal History Record Information -which must be less than sixty(60) months old.[9]
- Disclosure Statement for Volunteers -which is a statement swearing or affirming the applicant has not been disqualified from service by reason of conviction of designated criminal offenses or being listed as the perpetrator in a founded report of child abuse.
- FBI Waiver - if you have been a resident of Pennsylvania for the past ten (10) years, you can complete the FBI Waiver.
If a position volunteer has not been a resident of Pennsylvania during the entirety of the previous ten (10) year period, the position volunteer must also submit the following Information:
- Federal Criminal History Report - issued at any time since the position volunteer established residency. (Service Code: 1KG6Y3)
- Position volunteers shall report to the Superintendent or designee, in writing, within seventy-two (72) hours, an arrest or conviction required to be reported by law or notification that the volunteer has been named as a perpetrator In a founded or Indicated report pursuant to the Child Protective Services Law.
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Prior to participating In student activities, position volunteers shall undergo a test for tuberculosis, when required by and in accordance with the regulations and guidance of the Pennsylvania Department of Health. TB test/results must be dated within three (3) months of the time you apply for your Position Volunteer badge.
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All position volunteers who have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is the victim of child abuse shall make a report of suspected child abuse in accordance with applicable law, Board policy and administrative regulations. Position volunteers must comply with ACT 126 (mandated trainer requirements) training. The district will assign the 3-hour training using position volunteer's email address. This must be completed before a position volunteer badge Is Issued.
Additionally, position volunteers shall attend orientation and training sessions, as appropriate to the nature of their volunteer service. When training Is provided for school employees relating to the legal obligations of employers and educational institutions, consideration shall be given to which position volunteers should also receive that training.
Link to training site:
https://ringgold-pa.safeschools.com/login
GUEST VOLUNTEER
(formerly Assistive Volunteer)
An adult who voluntarily provides a service to the district, without compensation, who: (1)works directly under the supervision and direction of a school administrator, a teacher or other member of the school staff; and (2) does not have direct volunteer contact. Examples include, but are not limited to, volunteering to assist in classroom celebrations, school assemblies, or school concerts; reading to students; collecting tickets at sporting events; working concession stands; participating in "Career Day," etc.
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Each guest volunteer shall be under the supervision of a designated school administrator, teacher or other member of the school staff.
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Guest volunteers are not required to undergo a test for tuberculosis.
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All volunteers who have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is the victim of child abuse shall make a report of suspected child abuse in accordance with applicable law, Board policy and administrative regulations.
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The Guest Volunteer is not required to submit clearances. However, this is a limited volunteer role and if a volunteer is going to be in the school multiple times a year as a volunteer, you will be considered a Position Volunteer and need to follow the guidelines as stated.