New rules for volunteers at Higley schools
Some new rules were put into place regarding volunteering parents and other adult volunteers at Higley schools. The idea is to create some kind of vetting system to protect students. After multiple problems between adults and students at HUSD high schools in recent years it is not surprising that security is being tightened. Still, the concerns expressed at recent board meetings have been that too much security would discourage parent involvement.
See the EVTribune article on the subject here. The AZ Republic article on the subject is here.
The current change is a pilot program that is scheduled to be evaluated by the new governing board in January.
Nancy:
The “problems” with adults have not been with the parents.
October 18, 2008, 9:13 pmGeoff Johnston:
Indeed Nancy. I suspect that these new rules are meant to be preventative and were inspired by the problems the district has encountered with employees over the last few years.
October 18, 2008, 11:09 pmPeggy:
Maybe certain administrators at the district level should sign an “honesty check”.
October 19, 2008, 9:32 pmI think the new board will ensure that the dishonesty that goes on in the district will come to an abrupt end, by making those responsible- accountable.