Our Lady of Angels Safe Environment Policy

Dear Parents/Guardians/Volunteers: 

If you are interested in volunteering as Homeroom Parent, Lunch Monitor, Class Trip Chaperone, Field Day Volunteer or any volunteer activity with the children of OLA there are a total of FIVE documents that you MUST HAVE before you can volunteer– Three Clearances and two training certificates. You are NOT allowed to just show up at events. Prior arrangements with the Teacher and Safe Environment Office must be made in advance.  It is the law and it is OLA Policy.  Go to childyouthprotection.org for all links and information.

There are THREE Clearances needed Every five (5) years. (These are FREE FOR VOLUNTEERS): 

______1. Pennsylvania State Police Clearance  

______2. Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance  

______3. Disclosure Statement for volunteers (if you lived in PA Continuously for at least 10 years)
OR Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance (if you lived in PA for Less than 10 years) 

There are TWO Safe Environment Training Certificates (One time only) 

______4. Part I: Protecting God’s Children (instructor-led)  YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE CERTIFICATE. 

______5. Part II: The Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse version 2.0 (online)   YOU MUST PRINT THE CERTIFICATE.  (There are new state laws for Mandated Reporting so EVERYONE must complete this training) If you completed Part II version 1.0 in the past you must read the following brochure and print and sign the Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement form and send to school.

Mandatory Reporter Acknowledgement Form Please read the Brochure then print and sign the form.
Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement Form
Brochure Page 2

Once all Training and Clearances are complete:
Keep your originals
Copy all letters, documents and certificates
Send all copies together to school.
Include contact information in case we have questions. 

It is your responsibility to make sure all clearances and training are up to date and complete. 

If they are not, you cannot participate in any school related activities where children are present at Our Lady of Angels Regional Catholic School. 

Thank you for complying with this very important safety policy. 

If you have any questions or need help with anything, please email Mary Magerr at mary2shawn@rcn.com.