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There are three levels of volunteer approval:

Level 1 Volunteer: Level I Volunteer status requires only the approval of the school principal. A Level I Volunteer may only volunteer in roles that do not involve direct and independent supervision of students.

Level 2 Volunteer: Level 2 Volunteer status requires principal approval, a criminal records background check, and district approval. Level 2 approval is at the discretion of District Administrators. A Level 2 Volunteer may volunteer in short-term roles where they directly supervise students but may not volunteer in extended, long-term roles where they directly supervise students.

Level 3 Volunteer: Level 3 Volunteer status requires an application with references, principal approval, and submission to Human Resources to vet and submit for formal board approval. Level 3 Volunteer status also requires a criminal records background check. Level 3 approval is at the recommendation of the principal and at the discretion of District Administrators. In responding to questions regarding criminal history, please note that you must list any convictions other than minor traffic violations. DWI, underage alcohol possession, etc. must be listed. Failure to disclose any of the above can result in denial of volunteer approval.

If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 919.934.6032 ext. 255.

In completing an application to be approved as a volunteer with Johnston County Schools, individuals should understand that in accordance with General Statute 115C-209.1, the School System may maintain a volunteer file on all volunteers. The records in this file are not generally open to the public, but may be disclosed to: the volunteer (you), the Superintendent and other supervisory staff, members of the Board of Education or the Board Attorney, the parent of any child whom you serve, any other person who obtains a subpoena or court order.

Furthermore, all applicants for volunteerism are advised that in connection with the application as a level II volunteer with Johnston County Schools, a "consumer report" as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), may be obtained by a consumer-reporting agency, other agency, or directly by the Johnston County Board of Education (Board), for the purposes of evaluating the application or assignment as a level II volunteer. The types of information that may be obtained include: criminal records checks, public court records checks, and driving records checks. A criminal records check is considered a "consumer report" as defined and governed by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. However, the Johnston County Schools will not obtain the applicant's credit report, which contains credit history and score.

Applicants agree to release all persons and entities providing or receiving such information, including the Johnston County Board of Education and its agents, from any liability connected with the release or receipt of requested information.

Furthermore, applicants understand that, to the extent allowed by law, information contained in the application or otherwise disclosed to the Board by the applicant at any time may be utilized for the purpose of obtaining criminal records checks. Applicants further authorize the Board to obtain additional criminal records checks about them at any time during which they am serving or seeking assignment as a level II volunteer with the Johnston County Schools. They agree that this authorization and release will be valid, now or in the future, in original, faxed, copied or electronic form.

Applicants have the right to review and challenge any negative information that would adversely impact a decision to offer volunteer approval. In addition, applicants will have a reasonable opportunity to clear up any mistaken information reported within a reasonable time frame established within the sole discretion of the district. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, applicants will be provided the name, address and telephone number of the reporting agency, as well as the nature, substance and source of all information.

In submitting an application as a level II volunteer, applicants acknowledge that they have carefully read and understand this notice. They further acknowledge that they have been given access to their rights under the fair credit reporting act at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre35.pdf . By submitting a level II volunteer application, applicants authorize the Johnston County Board of Education to procure criminal records checks in order to evaluate the application or assignment as a level II volunteer with the Johnston County Schools.

During the 2011-2012 session, the North Carolina General Assembly directed the Department of Public Instruction to implement an Excess Educators Legal Liability Policy. This policy is free, covers all employees (certified and non-certified) as well as volunteers acting under the direction of the educational institution and there is no enrollment requirement. Listed below are some of the details of your coverage under this policy:

• Applies to claims against an employee acting in the course or scope of his or her duties
• Is excess to other insurance coverage and covers wrongful acts in the performance of professional activities
• Coverage is written with $1 million per insured per occurrence and $1 million aggregate per insured
• Broad coverage exists, including but not limited to:
  • $10,000 limit for personal identity coverage (not related to employment)
  • $10,000 limit for accidental death or dismemberment (not related to employment)
  • Civil rights with no sub-limit
  • $2,500 per insured claim, $5,000 per aggregate per insured per policy for attorney's fees, and $5,000,000 aggregate per policy period
  • Bail bond
  • Assault-related property damage
  • $50,000 limit for criminal acts
  • Employment related issues, including protection of professional rights
  • $100,000 limit for volunteers, while acting at the direction of the educational institution

Please understand that this policy is a state benefit and is not administered by Johnston County Schools. To file a claim, call 1-800-849-0200 or go to www.professionalliabilitync.com/claims. To obtain a copy of the policy, call 919-807-3522 or email Eileen.Townsend@dpi.nc.gov. For additional information, email contact@professionalliabilitync.com.”