- Westchester Elementary
- Overview
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Dear Westchester Families,
Westchester is privileged to have many involved families who are able to show their support through volunteering in our school. Volunteering may include: helping in the library (checking books in/out, or shelving returned books), working in classrooms (reading to kids, leading a small group, or clerical work), attending a field trip or special event to help supervise groups of kids, or serving on our P.T.O. board. We are so appreciative of those who are able to donate the gift of time, and thank you for considering how you may show your support this year.
We wanted to make you aware of a policy in the Kirkwood School District regarding volunteering in Kirkwood Schools. Anyone wishing to volunteer in our schools must complete a background check through our KSD Human Resources Department.
Thank you in advance for considering showing your support by volunteering at WE, and we appreciate your understanding of our safety procedures.
Respectfully,
Robert Ricker
Principal
Volunteer Requirement FAQs
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Why were there changes made to volunteer background checks?
The update to the District's volunteer processes were necessary due to a recent change in state law, which requires a more extensive screening for all volunteers that may be left alone with students.
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The first time I came to the school building, they ran a check using my license. Is this the same as the background check required for volunteers that might be alone with students?
No. Upon entering a district building, all visitors are asked to present an ID such as a Driver’s License, which is then scanned or manually entered into the Raptor system. This system is used for all visitors, but does not meet the legal requirements for volunteers that might be alone with students. Those volunteers must complete the new fingerprinting requirement.
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I want to volunteer in a capacity where I might be alone with students, but this is a costly process and is a burden for my family. What are my options?
Please contact the school where you plan to volunteer to see if assistance can be provided.
Additional information and an application is available on the KSD Human Resources website.