Windy Ridge
Volunteer Handbook
2015-2016
A volunteer is a person who can see what others cannot see; who can feel what
most do not feel. Often, such gifted persons do not think of themselves as
volunteers, but as citizens – citizens in the fullest sense: partners in civilization.
George Bush
Windy Ridge School
3900 Beech Tree Drive
Orlando, FL 32835
Main Office:
407-296-5100
Website:
www.windy.ocps.net
PTA Website: www.windyridgepta.org
Windy Ridge
Volunteer Handbook Contents:
I.
Principal’s Message
1
II.
Introduction to the ADDitions Program
2
III.
Important Windy Ridge Information
3
Key Contacts
5
IV.
Volunteer Needs
6
V.
OCPS Volunteer Guidelines
11
Contact Information
Administration
Principal ................................... Tracy Webley .......................................tracy.webley@ocps.net
Assistant Principal ................... Nicole Jefferson .............................. nicole.jefferson@ocps.net
Assistant Principal ................... Noreen Hoffman ............................. noreen.hoffman@ocps.net
ADDitions Coordinator:
 OCPS ADDitions Coordinator School Personnel:
 PTA ADDitions Volunteer Coordinator:
I.
Laura Matthews
Linda Smith
Principal’s Message
Welcome Volunteers!
You have taken a step towards making a significant impact at Windy Ridge. Whether you spend
one hour a week, one day a week, or one day on a special project, your efforts will make a
difference for our students.
We sincerely appreciate those of you who contribute your time and talent. We know your
involvement with us will greatly enhance our school program and we trust it will be a satisfying
and inspirational experience for you as well.
On behalf of the Windy Ridge PTA, staff and students, we welcome you and thank you for
caring about our school.
Tracy Webley
Windy Ridge Principal
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II.
Introduction to the ADDitions Program
What is ADDitions?
ADDitions is the Orange County Public Schools program for school volunteers. Anyone who
wishes to volunteer in any capacity MUST fill out an ADDitions application.
How Do I Register?
All volunteers need to register at: www.volunteer.ocps.net (Click on “School Volunteers” on the
left hand side of the page.) (If you do not have internet access or a social security number,
please contact one of the ADDitions Coordinators.) The registration process ensures that
potential and existing volunteers are screened through the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE) and the FDLE Sexual Offender and Predators Internet database. It can
take a week for the county to run a background check and get your approval processed, so
register as soon as possible. Field Trip Chaperones are now included in ADDitions and are
required to select Opportunity 48 hours in advance every time they wish to chaperone, since
they are serving in a custodial role. A more comprehensive background check needs to be done
on field trip chaperones, so please select your Opportunity in plenty of time to get this process
completed.
How Do I Sign In?
Volunteers should sign in on the computer at the front desk every time they work at the school.
Every volunteer must swipe Driver License or Photo ID and select Opportunity you are
volunteering with that day. Someone behind the front desk will provide you with name tag
sticker. You must wear this sticker at all times while you are at school. This will enable staff to
recognize you as a registered volunteer. When you are finished, please sign out on the
computer and remove your sticker so we can keep an accurate record of volunteer hours and
volunteers on campus. If you perform volunteer work outside of school, please enter these
hours at www.volunteer.ocps.net.
Why do I need to sign in as a Volunteer and track my hours?
 Volunteers registered with the ADDitions program are covered by Orange County Public
Schools’ general liability insurance program.
 A record of our volunteers’ hours enables us to evaluate our volunteer program and to
recognize volunteers for their contribution of time. The number of hours spent
volunteering exemplifies the commitment to quality education in our school.
 Certain levels of volunteer hours are necessary for Windy Ridge to qualify for awards,
certain grants, and state recognitions, such as the Five Star and the Blue Ribbon awards.
Dress Code
Please wear comfortable clothes, but be sure to adhere to the school dress code, with nothing
revealing or distracting. Clothing may not advertise alcohol or contain obscenities or suggestive
logos. No tummies please, and remember the rule about the length of your shorts: drop your
arms at your side and if your shorts go above your fingertips, they are too short. Tank top straps
should be “4 fingers” wide, and undergarments must be worn at all times.
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Sibling Policy
No one is allowed to accompany volunteers in the classrooms or on field trips, including older
and younger children. Children may only accompany you to school as a visitor for performances
or to attend a scheduled conference or meeting.
Attendance/Punctuality
Students look forward to seeing you and the staff and other volunteers are counting on you. If
you are unable to volunteer or will be late, please contact the front office as soon as possible.
Assignment Changes
If for some reason the volunteer assignment is not what you expected or you are not
comfortable with the assignment, please contact one of the ADDitions Coordinators right away.
There are many volunteer opportunities at Windy Ridge and we will be more than happy to find
one you will enjoy.
III.
Important Windy Ridge Information
ADDitions Emails: How school lets us know it needs volunteers
This is a great tool! Once your application for the ADDitions volunteer program has been
processed, you will receive an e-mail from system@ecemail.samaritan.com that you have
signed up for selected Opportunities and the school’s coordinator has been notified of your
submission. This is the county email system that lets ADDitions coordinators select registered
volunteers for an upcoming volunteer need called Oppoutunities. Please pay careful attention to
the contact person for each volunteer activity, as you should not reply to the county address but
rather to the person coordinating that particular activity. Don’t assume someone else will
volunteer. We need you! If they do not need anyone else, they will let you know.
Parking Locations
You may park in the lot across the street in the areas that have been covered in gravel. This will
prevent anyone from getting stuck in the sand. You may also park in the side lot in any space
marked “Visitor”. Please do not park in any spaces marked specifically for a school official. Also,
do not park in the bus loop in front of the school. All visitors/volunteers must enter the building
through the front door (by the front office), sign in on the computer and wear a name badge.
Administrative Offices
Please do not use the Administration hallway (past the Principal’s office) as a thoroughfare, use
the main hallways only.
Restrooms
You may use the restrooms located in the main hallway just before the Media Center or the one
in the back of the Media Center. Of course, if you are working in a classroom with a restroom,
you may use that one as well.
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Food/Drink
If you are volunteering (or visiting) over lunch, you may purchase an adult lunch from the
cafeteria for $3, which includes iced tea. The adult checkout line is on the right as you face the
food service area in the cafeteria. There is also a soda/water machine in the teacher’s lounge
(door to the left of the food service area in cafeteria). It’s always a good idea to bring a water
bottle with you if you will be at school for the day.
Supplies/Resources
There are PTA supplies in the small PTA cabinet located next to the copier near the front office.
Ask anyone behind the desk if you are unable to find it. You are also welcome to use the Ellison
die cut machines, paper cutters, spiral binder, and paper rolls (all of which are located in the
Resource Room in the back left corner of the Media Center).
Flyers Distributed in School
All flyers MUST be approved in advance of distribution. Give flyers to the PTA President who
will forward them on to Administration for approval. Windy Ridge is working on becoming a
green school so we would like to minimize the number of flyers that are sent home. Whenever
possible, use email to communicate your message, or print 4-5 flyers on each piece of paper
and cut. Send email requests to windyridgepta@gmail.com.
Teachers’ Mail
If you have mail for teachers or any other items that need to be delivered to their classrooms,
please give them to someone at the front desk who will make sure the items are delivered.
Copy Machines
Volunteers can make copies for teachers, staff or PTA. To make copies for a teacher, consult
directly with that teacher. To get copies made for PTA, consult the PTA President.
Requesting a Reimbursement (from the PTA)
Reimbursement forms are available in the PTA cabinet located next to the printer near the front
office. Please attach receipts and leave the form in the PTA box for the treasurer to collect.
He/she will provide a reimbursement check for your budgeted/approved expenditures.
Remember, the PTA is a Tax-Exempt organization, so you should use the Tax-Exempt number
for purchases to avoid paying sales tax. Copies of the sales tax exemption form are also
available in the PTA cabinet.
Reserving a Room at School
If you are planning a committee meeting or scheduling an activity or special event and you need
to reserve a room, coordinate with the PTA President.
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Key Contacts: Administration
Tracy Webley,
Principal
tracy.webley@ocps.net
Noreen Carvalho,
Dean of Students
noreen.carvalho@ocps.net
Nicole Jefferson
Assistant Principal
nicole.jefferson@ocps.net
Vonda Meyer,
Secretary
vonda.meyer@ocps.net
Noreen Hoffman
Assistant Principal
noreen.hoffman@ocps.net
Kerri VanSickle,
Guidance
kerri.vansickle@ocps.net
Other Key Contacts
Maggie Stewart
Front Desk
Cari Dee
Media Specialist
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Dani Rodriguez,
Front Desk
Holli Kennedy
Media Clerk
Diane Simonson,
Front Desk
Loretta Garrison
School Nurse
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IV.
Volunteer Needs
There are many different ways that we can use your help at Windy Ridge. We have
opportunities both in and outside of the classroom, some of which are one-time needs and
others that are ongoing. The right fit depends on which will fit in best with your interests and
schedule.
Help in the Classroom
Classroom Assistant
Volunteers work closely with classroom teachers and staff, assisting with various projects,
keeping records, preparing instructional materials and interacting with students. Duties in
elementary schools may include telling stories, reading with children, making instructional
materials, and preparing bulletin boards. Please note that many teachers prefer not to have
volunteers in the classroom during the first several weeks of school since they are working hard
to establish routines and help the students adjust to their new class.
Homeroom Representative
The homeroom representative works closely with the classroom teacher, planning activities and
celebrations throughout the school year. These events may include a fall festival, holiday and
end-of-year celebrations, and coordinating Teacher Appreciation Week activities. The
homeroom representative position may be shared with another person, and additional parent
help from the classroom is always welcome. As a homeroom representative you will be a
tremendous asset to your child's teacher, along with building special memories with the children
in the class.
Help Outside the Classroom
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA is an association led by parent volunteers who provide programs, social events,
recognitions, etc. for the students and faculty. They also organize fundraising to support
educational programs for the school, to purchase necessary items for the classroom, and to
provide programs that will bring families and school staff together.
The Windy Ridge PTA welcomes you and would love to have your help this year. Whether it's
for a one-time event or an ongoing committee, everyone is welcome. Our school is a very
diverse group of students, teachers and staff and we think our PTA should reflect that diversity.
Please take the time to visit the Windy Ridge PTA website at www.windyridgepta.org and
peruse the many volunteer opportunities available. Contact this year’s President, Cari Diez at
caridiez@yahoo.com, or any other board member and let them know what sparks your interest.
By working together, we can make this year outstanding!
PTA Meetings: There are two types of PTA meetings: general meetings and board meetings.

General Meetings: It is mandated that there be at least three general meetings per
school year. These are meetings to which the entire PTA membership is invited and can
vote. One was at the Welcome Back Breakfast. The other two occur throughout the year
and usually include something fun and informative. This year we plan to do one in
Feb/Mar and one in Apr/May.
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
Board Meetings: There is a PTA board meeting on the first Thursday of every month at
9:15am, usually in the Media Center. All PTA Board Members are required to attend
these meetings and may vote. Other PTA members are welcome to attend, but cannot
vote. In these meetings, board members plan events, organize committees, give updates,
brainstorm and make decisions. Ms. Webley serves as liaison to the PTA. She attends
the on-campus meetings and gives updates on what is going on in the school and what
she needs from the PTA. She also takes questions and input. If you have ideas you want
to share or wish to get involved, come to one of these meetings and see what it’s all
about!
PTA Executive Board (and Homeroom Rep Coordinators)
President
Cari Diez
caridiez@yahoo.com
VP Communications
Yulia Meusel
ykmeusel@gmail.com
VP Programs
Terri Hrynyk
terrihrynyk@yahoo.com
VP Fundraising
Brooke Benson
bensonwife@hotmail.com
Treasurer
Gary Clute
Clute62@msn.com
Recording Secretary
Theresa McNeil
ttcarson@gmail.com
Parliamentarian
Nanette Campbell
Nanette.campbell@gmail.com
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Corresponding Secretary
Jayme Fairhurst
jayme.fairhurst@gmail.com
Homeroom Rep. Co-Chairs
Shannon Abayasekera
slstrenke@yahoo.com
Karen DePriest
kkettlerccl@yahoo.com
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PTA 2015 – 2016 Executive Board
Position
Executive Committee
Principal
President
1st Vice President (Communications)
2nd Vice President (Programs)
3rd Vice President (Fundraising)
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Parliamentarian
1st VP - Communications
Advisor to President
Directory Chair
Directory Co-Chair
ESE Liaison Chair
Gifted Liaison Chair
Membership Chair
MS Liaison Chair
Nominating Committee
SAC Liaison Chair
Website Chair
Welcoming/Kindergarten Committee
Chair
Welcoming/Kindergarten Committee
Co-Chair
2nd VP - Programs
ADDitions Chair
ADDitions Co-Chair
Book Fair Chair
Book Fair Co-Chair
Hospitality Chair
Dads' Committee Chair
Moms' Committee Chair
Moms' Committee Co-Chair
Mom's Committee Co-Chair
Homeroom Rep Chair
Homeroom Rep Co-Chair
Mascot Coordinator Chair
Grounds/Beautification Chair
Grounds/Beautification Co-Chair
Family Event (Father/Daughter),
(Mother/Son) Chair
Family Event (Father/Daughter),
(Mother/Son) Co-Chair
Family Event (Father/Daughter),
(Mother/Son) Co-Chair
Reflections Chair
3rd VP - Fundraising
Fun Run Chair
Fun Run Co-Chair
Fun Run Co-Chair
Partners in Ed Chair
Partners in Ed Co- Chair
Box Tops Chair
T-Shirts Chair
T-Shirts Co-Chair
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Name
Phone
Email
Tracy Webley
Cari Diez
Yuliya Meusel
Terri Hrynyk
Brooke Benson
Gary Clute
Theresa McNeil
Jayme Fairhurst
Nanette Campbell
Yuliya Meusel
Kim Richard
Kory Reichert
Linda Smith
407-296-5100
321-662-8729
415-307-9995
321-287-6281
407-965-9705
407-399-5552
267-474-4983
407-538-7511
407-864-8540
415-307-9995
407-521-0564
970-556-4805
407-453-4888
tracy.webley@ocps.net
caridiez@yahoo.com
ykmeusel@gmail.com
terrihrynyk@yahoo.com
bensonwife@hotmail.com
clutes62@msn.com
ttcarson@gmail.com
jayme.fairhurst@gmail.com
nanette.campbell@gmail.com
ykmeusel@gmail.com
kimrichard05@gmail.com
kmsaunders02@hotmail.com
lindasmith1976@yahoo.com
Karen DePriest
Jaqueline Calle
Bethany Narzissenfeld
TBD
Joanna Bradford
Michelle Dietrich
636-587-2575
321-247-1459
407-286-3113
kkettlerccl@yahoo.com
jc.calle@jdcinternational.com
bethanynarz@aol.com
407-291-6077
817-312-1375
joannabradford@bellsouth.net
tripplehmom@yahoo.com
Molly Smiley
860-302-5953
the_smileys@mac.com
Theresa McNeil
Terri Hrynyk
Linda Smith
Jeanette Drewes
Billie LaVerdi
Theresa McNeil
Billie LaVerdi
Deborah Armitage
Rebecca Martin
Linda Smith
Billie LaVerdi
Shannon Abayasekera
Karen DePriest
Jacque Modlin
Terri Hrynyk
Linda Smith
267-474-4983
321-287-6281
407-453-4888
407-298-0306
918-200-5574
267-474-4983
918-200-5574
407-353-8963
305-903-9087
407-453-4888
918-200-5574
407-592-5270
636-587-2575
407-2472-6978
321-287-6281
407-453-4888
ttcarson@gmail.com
terrihrynyk@yahoo.com
lindasmith1976@yahoo.com
jdrewes1@cfl.rr.com
bllaverdi@yahoo.com
ttcarson@gmail.com
Reema Hayden
407-286-5287
reemahayden@gmail.com
Cari Diez
321-662-8729
caridiez@yahoo.com
Yuliya Meusel
Mary Perez
Brooke Benson
Sally Anthony
Brooke Benson
Jennifer Stoetzer
Jennifer Stoetzer
Sally Anthony
Angelika Knight
Sorrow
Jenny Hewitt
Bethany Narzissenfeld
321-402-9393
407-970-0779
407-965-9705
407 353 1833
407-965-9705
386-569-8626
386-569-8626
407 353 1833
ykmeusel@yahoo.com
mary@invisiondigital.com
bensonwife@hotmail.com
sallyeanthony@ymail.com
bensonwife@hotmail.com
jstoetzer@live.com
jstoetzer@live.com
sallyeanthony@ymail.com
407-883-9348
407-608-9819
407-286-3113
asorrow04@gmail.com
jgghewett@gmail.com
bethanynarz@aol.com
bllaverdi@yahoo.com
deborah@devitohomes.com
rebecca4375@yahoo.com
lindasmith1976@yahoo.com
bllaverdi@yahoo.com
slstrenke@yahoo.com
kkettlerccl@yahoo.com
jacque@advantek-engineering.com
terrihrynyk@yahoo.com
lindasmith1976@yahoo.com
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School Advisory Council (SAC)
The SAC is an advisory board for the principal. It consists of representatives elected from
parent, teacher, and community groups. Each member must commit to attend a minimum of
eight out of the 10 scheduled evening meetings (usually the 2 nd Tuesday of each month).
Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have a concern or question, this is the place to address it.
Each year the SAC develops goals and activities to meet the needs and concerns of our school
community, and the result is our annual School Improvement Plan. The SAC functions as a
resource to the principal, as members work as a team to accomplish school improvement goals.
If interested in being on this committee this year, please Contact Principal Tracy Webley at
tracy.webley@ocps.net.
Partners In Education
Partnerships match community resources to identified needs of the school district or individual
schools. Schools in turn provide resources to meet identified needs of a particular partner such
as a business or community group. Partners often contribute more than money to the program.
They donate time and expertise, send tutors and mentors to volunteer in the classroom, speak
to classes about their business or organization, and invite students on field trips. For more
information on this program or to find out how to become a Partner, Contact Sally Anthony at
sallyeanthony@ymail.com or Laura Matthews at laura.matthews@ocps.net
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Media Center Assistant: This may include working at the circulation desk, cataloguing and
shelving books, using a computer, mending books, and/or operating audiovisual equipment.
Contact the Media Center at 407-296-5100 ext. 410-2227.
Teach In (Career Day)
Teach In brings business and civic leaders into the classrooms in a fun and engaging way to
talk with students about academics, careers and the future. You can read a book, talk about
your career, your travels, your hobby, your culture, your life experiences, etc. Contact Mary
Beth Smoot at marybeth.smoot@ocps.net or Laura Matthews at laura.matthews@ocps.net.
Mentor Program
The Mentor program matches volunteering staff members or community volunteers with
students who may benefit from a mentor. The purpose of the Under Our Wing program is to
provide role models who will build relationships with students by providing care and support in
order to improve academic performance and character development to support success in life.
Research regarding resiliency and children shows that if a child at risk has one positive adult
relationship during his/her childhood, the likelihood that the child will become a successful adult
is far greater. Come be a part of this phenomenal program that is positively impacting the lives
of kids! Contact Guidance Counselor, Ms. Van Sickle at kerri.vansickle@ocps.net.
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August
24
28
September
2
3
4
7
9
14-18
15
17
18
24
29
October
1
8
15
16
21
22
23
26
29
30
November
2
3
5
7
10
13
17
23-27
December
1
3
3
15
16
17
21-31
January
1
5, 12
6
7
14
15
18
27
29
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2015-2016 WR PTA Community Calendar
First Day of School/Welcome Breakfast, PTA Gen. Mtg. 8:45
Spirit Night: Let's Skate 3:30-10pm
HR Rep Training 9:30-10:30, Media Center
PTA Board Mtg., 9:15-10:30am
School Picture Day
Labor Day-No School
ADDitions Training 9:30-11am Media Center, light refreshments served
Book Fair
K-2 Open House, and Ice Cream Social/Partners Night 5-6:30pm
3-5 Open House, and Ice Cream Social/Partners Night 5-6:30pm
Dads & Donuts, 7:30-8:15am, Cafeteria
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night (drivethrough included) 5:30-7:30
Fun Run Pep Rally
PTA Board Mtg., 9:15-10:45am
Fine Arts Showcase, 6pm
Middle School Open House, and Ice Cream Social/Partners Night 5:00-6:30pm
Fun Run Event (money due)
Final Fun Run prizes go home
End of Q1
No School
No School
Flippers Spirit Night, 4:00-8:00pm
Prize drawing and Top 10 prizes awarded 8:45am Media Center
Hearing Screenings
Fun Run Chick-Fil-A lunch for $200+ prize winners
PTA Board Mtg., 9:15-10:45am
Mother-son Multi-Sport Picnic, 11am-1pm Windy Ridge Pavilion
Fun Run Limo ride to Menchies for $350+ prize winners
Fun Run Pizza party for winning grade level
Firehouse Subs Spirit Night, 5:00-8:00pm
Thanksgiving Break
Band Concert, 6pm
PTA Board Mtg., 9:15-10:30am, 11:30am PTA Board Holiday Luncheon
Orchestra Concert, 6pm
Chorus, Recorder, and Drama Performance, 6pm
Holiday Parties
Holiday Parties
Winter Break
Winter Break
Elementary Honors Strings Orchestra Rehearsal, 4pm
Talent Show Auditions, 2-5pm, café (by appointment)
PTA Board Mtg., 9:15-10:45am
End of Q2
No School
Martin Luther King Bday- No School
Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
Talent Showcase
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February
4
6
15
15
19
22-26
25
March
3
3
17
18-25
April
7
7
15
May
2-6
4
5
6
10
12
17
19
20
23
30
June
3
3
3
6
7
8
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PTA Board Mtg., 9:15-10:45am
Orlando Solar Bears Spirit Night
President's Day, No School
Spirit Day: Fun Spot, 10am-8pm (No School)
Father-daughter dance, 6-8pm, café
Book Fair
Reading Night Program, PTA General Meeting
PTA Board Mtg., 9:15-10:45am
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night (drivethrough included) 5:30-7:30
End of Q3
Spring Break, No School
PTA Board Mtg., 9:15-10:45am
Camp Night Expo, Last PTA General Meeting, 6-7:30pm, café
Firehouse Subs Spirit Night, 5:00-8:00pm
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, 2:15, café
PTA Board Mtg., 9:15-10:45am, End of Year Board Luncheon
Moms & Muffins, 7:30-8:15am
Band Concert 6:00
Orchestra Concert 6:00
Middle School Drama 6:00
Middle School Drama 6:01
Jeremiah's Spirit Night 3:00-8:00pm
Chorus/Recorder Concert 6:00
Memorial Day-No School
5th grade celebration, 11-2, café
8th grade celebration, 6:00pm
Let's Skate Spirit Night, 3:30-8:00pm
End of Year Parties
End of Year Parties
Last Day School, End of Q4
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V.
OCPS ADDitions Volunteer Guidelines
OCPS ADDitions Volunteer Guidelines
 Volunteers must MAINTAIN STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY concerning information they
see and hear concerning students and staff, including students' grades, records, and
abilities.
 Volunteers DO NOT discipline students. Please report discipline problems to the
teacher.
 Volunteers must always be supervised when working with students. They may not
supervise a classroom or give permission for a student to leave a classroom. These
are the teachers' responsibilities.
 Volunteers agree to abide by School Board Policy: ADC, Tobacco-Free Schools &
Facilities
 Volunteers agree to report Child Abuse or Suspected Abuse to site administrator and
the Department of Children and Families at 1.800.96ABUSE (1.800.962.2873).
 Volunteers may not give any medication to students.
 Volunteers do not diagnose student weaknesses and strengths, prescribe activities for
students, or evaluate student progress.
 Volunteers' discussions with teachers should not interrupt class time.
 Volunteers are not to bring preschool children into the classroom during instruction
time.
 Volunteers' comments should not be written on student papers that are to be sent
home.
 Volunteers should not laugh at or belittle student answers or efforts.
 Volunteers should contact ONLY school staff members with any concerns regarding
students.
 Volunteers are assigned only to staff members who request their services.
 Volunteers should set a good example for students by their manner, appearance, and
behavior, and should be well groomed and appropriately dressed.
 Comparing and criticizing teachers and students are not acceptable volunteer
behaviors.
 Volunteers should be in good physical and mental health.
 Volunteers may not hold informal parent/teacher conferences or leisure conversations
with staff members or other volunteers during volunteer time.
 Volunteers may not conduct personal business at school.
 Volunteers should never touch students in any way that is aggressive, disciplinary or
sexual in nature.
 All volunteers must Sign In and Out at a location designated by the principal before
proceeding to their volunteer site during and after school hours.
 All volunteers or visitors MUST WEAR AN IDENTIFYING NAMETAG approved by
the school’s administration.
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ADDitions School Volunteer Code of Ethics
ADDitions School Volunteers are to observe all rules that students are asked to obey. (Refer to Student Code of
Conduct). ADDitions School Volunteers are expected to conduct themselves as professionals. ADDitions School
Volunteers should refrain from using first names in the presence of students. Mutual respect for students and fellow
workers shall be shown. In a professional environment certain phrases will not be tolerated, i.e. “shut up”.
6B-1.06 Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida.
The following disciplinary rule shall constitute the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in
Florida. Violation of any of these principles shall subject the individual to revocation or suspension of the individual
volunteering status or the other penalties as provided by the law.
1. Obligation to the student requires that the individual:
and/or physical health and/or safety.
Shall not unreasonably deny a student access to diverse points of view.
aragement.
nic
origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition, sexual orientation, or social and family background and
shall make reasonable effort to assure that each student is protected from harassment or discrimination.
n or advantage.
disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by the law.
2. Obligation to the public requires that the individual:
organization with which the individual is affiliated.
ional matter in direct or indirect public
expression.
or to obtain special advantages.
3. Obligation to the profession of education requires that the volunteer:
nic origin, political beliefs, marital status,
handicapping condition if otherwise qualified, or social and family background deny to a colleague professional benefits or
advantages or participation in any professional organization.
dual’s exercise of political or civil rights and responsibilities.
performance of professional or work responsibilities or with the orderly processes of education or which creates a hostile,
intimidating, abusive, offensive, or oppressive environment; and, further, shall make reasonable effort to assure that each
individual is protected from such harassment or discrimination.
cious or intentionally false statements about a student or teacher.
teachers.
hall not submit fraudulent information on any document in connection with professional activities.
4. Self-report Offenses (adopted from OCPS Management Directive A-10)
The security and safety of our employees, students and guests is of paramount importance. To this end, all volunteers
shall adhere to the following guidelines. All arrests and convictions (with the exception of minor traffic offenses) of all
volunteers shall be self-reported within 48 hours to Orange County Public Schools Community Resources department.
Such notice shall not be considered an admission of guilt nor shall such notice be admissible for any purpose in any
proceeding, civil or criminal, administrative or judicial. The appropriate authority to self-report arrests and convictions is
the Community Resources. A phone message can be left 24 hours a day at (407) 317-3323, and the volunteer must
provide a written follow-up statement within five business days of leaving the message. Failure to self-report may result in
dismissal.
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ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CHAPERONE GUIDELINES
FOR FIELD TRIPS
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The field trip supervisor must be a faculty member of the institution taking the trip.
All chaperones must be at least 21 years of age and a member of the school faculty/staff
or a district registered volunteer.
Overnight chaperones must assume a 24-hour day responsibility for students from the
time they leave until the time they return.
The level of student supervision of students while on a field trip is no less than the level of
supervision of students required when students are on campus, participating in class, or
participating in other school or school board activities.
Chaperones are expected to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct and Discipline,
the Civility Policy and shall report all suspected violations to the field trip supervisor
immediately.
Chaperones may not discipline a student, staff member and another chaperone.
Drinking of alcoholic beverages by a chaperone at any time during a field trip is
prohibited.
Chaperones must actively supervise and keep an accurate check on members assigned
to them.
Overnight chaperones may not retire until all students are in their rooms, all visiting
between rooms has stopped, and the chaperones are sure the students are secure.
Gender of the group members shall be considered when assigning chaperones and floor
assignments.
Chaperones will not be permitted to bring siblings of participating students or other
persons on a field trip.
Parents or student relatives who are not chaperones or student participants in a field trip
will not be permitted to join a field trip at its destination unless they are approved
volunteers by OCPS. Such individuals will be assigned a specific group of students in
addition to their child/relative to supervise.
Chaperones must wear appropriate clothing at all times. Appropriate clothing is defined
as being dressed from neck/shoulder area to mid-thigh or knee area.
Medical release waivers for each student shall be carried on all field trips. In case of an
accident, the medical release waivers shall be presented to the treating physician. A
student’s permission slip shall be attached to the student injury incident report which is
required with an accident.
Chaperones are required to report any illness of students to the field trip
supervisor/sponsor immediately.
THANK YOU
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