Volunteering Forms
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- Code of Conduct
- Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement
- Service Commitment
- Parent Pledge
PARENT ADVISORY BOARD
CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER
CODE OF CONDUCT
I understand that having volunteers in the classroom is intended to enhance the children's educational experience, and have read and understand the responsibilities of being a classroom volunteer as outlined in the Parent Handbook.
I agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
In order to maintain the Montessori classroom atmosphere, I will mimic the teachers' behavior and speaking patterns.
I will turn off my cell phone or pager during the time that I am in the classroom.
I will refrain from commenting on the children's activities and work.
I will model polite behavior at all times.
I will keep to the task assigned. I will not try to give any lessons to the children other than what the head teacher has asked me to do.
No physical punishment shall ever be used at Sunnybrook Montessori. I have read and understand the Sunnybrook Montessori Discipline policy before coming into the classroom. I will allow teachers to handle any and all behavioral issues.
Name:____________________________________________
Child(ren)'s Name:___________________________________
Child(ren)'s Classroom:_______________________________
Signature:_________________________________________
Date:_____________________________________________
PARENT ADVISORY BOARD
PARENT VOLUNTEER
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
I have read and understand the responsibilities of being a volunteer as outlined in the Sunnybrook Handbook.
I agree to abide by the following guidelines for confidentiality:
I will not discuss a child's work, behavior or progress with any other parent or child. If I have a concern or question, I will bring it directly to the child's head teacher.
Should another parent voice a concern regarding their child to me, I will ask him or her to discuss it directly with their child's teacher.
Should another parent voice a complaint, describe a conflict, or begin to discuss a problem with me, I will encourage that parent to discuss the issue with their child's head teacher or the school administration. I understand that as a volunteer, I am neither asked, nor expected to, address other parents' individual concerns.
With participating in a PAB meeting, or during conversations with school administration or staff, I may learn confidential information about the school (such as staffing or program changes). Regardless of its nature, I will treat all information as confidential. I will not discuss it with other parents or in front of children (including my own).
I agree to maintain the highest level of discretion in regard to confidential information, files or personal data on the children. At no time will I discuss confidential information, files or personal data with other parents.
I will treat classroom incidents and interactions among children as confidential information. At no time will I discuss incidents and interactions among children with other parents.
I will not make any negative comments about another child. I will not discuss classroom social matters with other parents.
Name:____________________________________________
Child(ren)'s Name:___________________________________
Child(ren)'s Classroom:_______________________________
Signature:_________________________________________
Date:_____________________________________________
PAB
SERVICE COMMITMENT
I, ______________________________, recognizing the important responsibility I am assuming in serving as a member of the Board of Directors, hereby pledge to carry out a trustworthy and diligent manner my full duties and obligations as a Board member.
My Role
I acknowledge that my primary role as a Board members are (1) to carry out the functions of the office of the Board Member and/or officer as stated in bylaws, (2) to continuously assess the organization's mission, and (3) to do everything in my power to fulfill the organization's mission.
My Commitment
I will exercise the duties and responsibilities of this Board membership with integrity, collegiality and care.
My Pledge
I pledge:
- To represent this organization in a positive and supportive manner at all times and in all places.
- To establish as a high priority my attendance at all meetings of the Board and committees on which I serve.
- To agree to serve on at last once committee or task force, attend all meetings, and participate in the accomplishment of its objectives. If I chair the Board, a committee or task force, I will:
- Call meetings as necessary until all objectives are met.
- Ensure that the agenda and support materials are mailed to all members in advance of meetings.
- Conduct meetings in an orderly, fair, open and efficient manner.
- Make committee progress reports or minutes to the Board and its scheduled meetings, using the adopted format.
- To avoid conflicts of interest between my position as a Board member and my personal life. If such a conflict does arise, I will declare that conflict before the Board either verbally or in writing and refrain from voting on matters in which I have a conflict.
- To observe the parliamentary procedures and display courteous conduct in all Board and committee meetings.
- To be prepared to discuss the issues and business addressed at scheduled meetings, having read the agenda and all background materials relevant to the topics at hand.
- To work with and respect the opinions of my peers who serve this board and to leave my personal prejudices out of all board discussions.
- To support in a positive manner all actions taken by the Board of Directors, even when I am in a minority position on such actions.
- To refrain from intruding on administrative issues that are responsibility of the head of school.
If, for any reason, I find myself unable to carry out the above duties as best I can, I agree to resign my position as a Board member/officer.
Board member's signature ___________________________
Date: ___________________
SUNNYBROOK MONTESSORI PARENT PLEDGE
I have read and understand the Sunnybrook Montessori Handbook regarding the Parent Advisory Board. I have shared any questions or concerns with the Parent Advisory Board and the school administration.
I also understand that it is strongly recommended that families pledge either 20 hours of volunteer service to PAB. I intend to fulfill this recommendation as outlined below.
I will volunteer in the following manner (check all that apply):
Name:____________________________________________
Child(ren)'s Name:___________________________________
Child(ren)'s Classroom:_______________________________
Signature:_________________________________________
Date:_____________________________________________
