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 Ensure learning experiences that are engaging, challenging, and meaningful.  Provide infrastructure to maximize the success of all students.  Identify, engage and equip our world class team to accomplish our mission.  Establish and sustain an interdependent partnership with parents.

ECISD Students Paid Staff Board of Trustees Volunteers

Serve as part of the ECISD team – work with faculty, staff, and VIPS Chairs Adhere to policies, procedures and rules Use time wisely Sign in and out Participate in orientation and training sessions Practice effective communications and respectful interpersonal skills Your Role as a Volunteer

You should make yourself familiar with the following: GE (Local) GKB (Legal) (Local) CC (Local) GK (Regulation) GKC (Regulation) GKG CNB District Policy

VIPS –Kids on the Block Parent-Teacher/Booster Club Organizations Partners in Education –Education Foundation Types of Volunteers

The Volunteers In Public Schools (VIPS) program is an established vehicle for parent and community involvement with organizational and human resource management structure in place. The purpose of VIPS is to support and enrich the lives of school children and to stimulate an interested community to a more active support of public education. ECISD celebrates the 492 VIPS who volunteered 46,226 hours during the school year at a value of $1 million worth of academic and support services. ECISD students, faculty, and staff benefit from the hard work, support, and care provided by the Volunteers in Public Schools. VIPS Program Debbie Rogers, CVA Certified Volunteer Administrator

17 million school volunteers One billion dollars plus ECISD Local Level : 492 school volunteers 46,226 hours donated x $21.79 value of volunteer hour $1+ million services donated

VIPS Summary 1982-Present 16,488 VIPS 1,663,083 hours donated in academic and support services $23+ million total value to ECISD

Maximize the success of all students through Ensuring safety: Bullying and gang prevention (Watch DOGS, Kids On the Block); parking lot, bus, cafeteria, recess, hall duties. Mentoring, tutoring, lunch buddies providing assistance with special ed. and classrooms; writing assistance, math reinforcement, reading improvement and practice Perform various tasks (workroom, uniform alterations, grading, copying, special events, office, library, nurse, CSCOPE, fine arts, athletics/PE) How can Volunteers help?

Step 1 Complete Volunteer Application Packet  Application  Consent to background check  DPS Form Available at / Volunteers / Apply Online and Formswww.ectorcountyisd.org

Step 2 Upon approval following background check, VIPS Chair gives VIP form to obtain ID badge and internet user policy with signature page and confidentiality agreement. Step 3 VIP must call to make appointment with District Police for ID badge – must take form.

VIPS must always wear their ID badge or a visitor sticker while volunteering on ECISD property.

VIPS must sign in every time and must sign out every time leaving campus.  To safeguard our students and maintain campus security  So VIPS may be found in case of an emergency  For ECISD to recognize and thank all VIPS for their service

 The principal has the final say on campus.  Volunteers must always work within the rules of the school set by the principal and District policy.

 Purpose of VIPS  VIPS Procedures  Working with Students  Guidelines

 Keep confidential matters within the school  Discussion of confidential matter/criticism of students or school personnel is inappropriate  Don’t share information that might be harmful to a student or employee

Come with a smile and good attitude –  That says to the principal and personnel, “I’m glad you asked me to help you.”  That says to students, “You are special.”

Review & comply with district & campus policies and rules Confidentiality Treat everyone with respect Dress appropriately and modestly Be dependable, punctual, & professional

1. District Orientation 2. Campus Orientation 3. Classroom Orientation 4. Follow up conferences with teachers on regular basis.

 VIPS should understand their assignments and follow instructions.  The teacher is in charge of the classroom.

 Discipline rests with the teacher and staff. If you have concerns over unacceptable behavior report it to the a teacher or the staff at once.

 Use of cell phones on campus -- Follow rules set by the principal.  Please contact your VIPS Chair or school office if you cannot volunteer for your assignment or if you are running late.

1. Go to: Departments 2. Click on: Volunteers In Public Schools

4 VIPS needed today at Bonham from 4:00-5:00 pm to help the nurse as she gives flu shots. Call Kristi Young at Child care on Tuesdays 4:15- 6:15 pm at Cameron. Call Pilar Moreno-Recio

The ECISD Policy is available on-line at Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation: DH and FNC — Policies and exhibits addressing standards of conduct for employees and students. DH (LOCAL) Conduct for Employees DH (EXHIBIT) Code of Ethics DIA (LOCAL) Employee Welfare Please, take the time to review the policy.

 Training Video  Child Abuse Awareness Video - from the Texas Attorney General’s Office  php? image=childabuse&id=105 php? image=childabuse&id=105

HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY TOGETHER WE can make good things happen !

Occasionally, someone will mistakenly view volunteers as amateurs. They need to remember that Noah’s Ark was built by amateurs and the Titanic was built by professionals.

THANK YOU! Debbie Rogers