West Central Tribune

NLS board OKs background check policy for volunteers

NEW LONDON -- The New London-Spicer School Board on Monday approved the second reading of the district's policy on background checks for district volunteers for athletic or academic events. The policy ...
WSAW

Study finds volunteers expect background checks

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The start of the school year brings with it the need for volunteers, both inside and outside the classroom. “Volunteers come in with certain expectations on safety and ...
The Daily Reflector

Schools plan more stringent background checks for volunteers

The county’s public schools are working to change the way volunteers are screened, moving toward more stringent background checks for those who have contact with students. Pitt County Schools ...
The Daily Reflector

Schools weigh costs, convenience of enhanced background checks for volunteers

Local school officials want to begin more comprehensive background checks for volunteers who work with students but have not yet decided who will pick up the check. Pitt County Schools Assistant ...
NBC Montana

NBC Montana takes a closer look at background checks for school volunteers

BOZEMAN, Mont. - We told you earlier this week how a Belgrade parent was worried after a volunteer held his six-year-old daughter's hand and asked for hugs. The school district looked into it, and ...