NSU University School Faculty, Staff and Employee Handbook

22  Individuals from community organizations (i.e. social service agencies) that are not under contract with the university for services performed at schools do not need to be fingerprinted. However, if the person from the organization has one-on-one contact with a student, then they will need to be fingerprinted at Level 2.  Any fundraisers not under contract with the university who wish to sell/solicit items at any school do not have to be fingerprinted. Companies selling T-shirts to personnel do not need to be fingerprinted.  Drivers from transportation companies who are hired by a parent to transport students to private facilities do not need to be fingerprinted.  College Sport Recruiters do not need to be fingerprinted.  Groups contracted by the UFO to perform an on-site program (e.g.; carnival, performing artist) do not need to be fingerprinted. Steps for securing a Level 1 screening  The above-mentioned groups may not have unsupervised contact with students . They must obtain standard visitor badges given by the designated school where they will be stationed http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/offenderSearchNav.do?link=advanced The teacher is responsible for • getting to know the volunteer • providing meaningful tasks • planning for the volunteers and giving them clear instructions • informing volunteers about changes in scheduling • providing on-the-job training for the volunteer • showing appreciation Some ways volunteers can help at school:  Listen to students read.  Conduct flash card drills.  Prepare teaching materials.  Provide individual help to students.  Assist in supervising groups taking tests.  Discuss career or hobbies.  Assist in the main office.  Show video to a group.  Reproduce materials.  Work in clinic or library.  Check out audio-visual equipment.  Make instructional games.  Be a mentor.  Assist with games at recess.  Work in the Cafeteria.  Help with book fairs.  Work with underachievers.  Drill words.  Help select library books.  Assist with field trips.  Assist with school newsletters.  Make props for plays.  Set up or run bookstore or book club.  Assist students who were absent to make up missed work.  Gather resource materials.  Set up experiments.  Share ethnic backgrounds and experiences.  Take attendance.  Help prepare assembly programs.  Make a list of library resources.  Share information about local history.