Volunteers must maintain confidentiality:

Student information is protected by The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law, as well as state regulations.

Volunteers check in and out at the main office:

All volunteers and visitors will enter through the main office to check in. Upon checking in, you will be issued a name badge to wear while on campus.

Volunteers help keep our schools safe and tobacco free:

Volunteers must refrain from bringing or using tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or any other banned substances while on school property or in conjunction with school-related activities, either on campus or off campus.

Volunteers turn off cell phones or other electronic devices:

Volunteers and all visiting adults shall turn off all audible notifications on their electronic devices while in student areas.

Volunteers help support our students with food allergies:

Awareness of food allergy/sensitivity is a necessity. Food allergies may have serious health implications; therefore, the sharing of food items is prohibited. (If a student shows signs of an allergic reaction or complains of allergic symptoms such as hives, swollen lips, coughing, tightness in throat, difficulty breathing, paleness, etc. seek help immediately).

Volunteers are aware of how to report suspected child maltreatment:

ANYONE who suspects child maltreatment may report their concerns. If you see something that concerns you, we encourage you to say something. Every person employed by a school district is a mandated reporter.

Reporting Suspected Child Maltreatment

If you need to report child maltreatment, you may contact the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline at:

                              1-800-482-5964

What is child maltreatment?

Put simply, child maltreatment is a big word for child abuse or neglect. Abuse and neglect can be several things, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, sexual exploitation or abandonment by the caretaker of the child (a parent, guardian, custodian, or foster parent). Child maltreatment occurs when the caretaker harms the child or lets harm come to the child, or when the caretaker fails to meet the child’s basic needs.

 Note: Sexual abuse and exploitation are child maltreatment under Arkansas law whether by a caretaker or by someone else. 

Volunteers Do:

DO...

Take a personal interest in helping and working with teachers, staff, and students.

Be willing to learn more about the process of fostering growth and development in children. Participate in training programs offered to volunteers.

Be adaptive and flexible.

Be consistent and dependable.

Keep all student information private. Dress in a manner that is appropriate for the setting.

Let teacher/staff be responsible for discipline.

Be patient and understanding.

Volunteers Don’t:

Don’t..

Forget to sign in at the front office.

Use a negative approach.

Lose your temper.

Ask for personal information from a student.

Punish students.

Intervene or contradict a teacher once the problem has been handled.

Our volunteers are role models for the students and should be mindful of the school system and school

policies and procedures. Adults throughout the school community must model the character traits of respect, responsibility, and resiliency. 

Lamar School District THANKS you for your time, and we look forward to a wonderful year with our volunteers!!

For more information please visit our website or contact your building Family and Community Engagement Coordinator. www.lamarwarriors.org

Lara Pelts-High School lara.pelts@lamarwarriors.org

Jeremy Fortier-Middle School jeremy.fortier@lamarwarriors.org

Sara Davis-Elementary School sara.davis@lamarwarriors.org

Miranda Kenner-District miranda.kenner@lamarwarriors.org

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