Parent Volunteer Guidelines

According to GUSD Board Policy 1240 Volunteers shall act in accordance with District policies, regulations and school rules.

• All volunteers are required to sign in at the front office upon arrival and sign out when leaving.  
• All volunteers must wear a visible John Muir office issued identification badge.
• All volunteers must remain in their assigned work areas at all times.  
• Please do not go to the classrooms or the playground unless you have made prior arrangements with staff.

• If you need to speak with a teacher regarding a personal issue or your child’s progress, please schedule a meeting with that teacher.
• Please silence your phone while on campus.  If necessary, please step outside the classroom to use your phone to text or make phone calls.  
• Due to confidentiality, please refrain from taking pictures and/or videos of students and staff.
• Confidentiality is a legal obligation. Do not discuss the academic or behavioral progress of any student with anyone, including the student’s parents.  
• All disciplinary matters must be addressed by GUSD staff.  If you observe any disciplinary situation, please notify a staff member immediately.
• Professional, school-appropriate dress is required.
• Minors are not allowed in the workroom.
• Children who are not Muir students may not be brought on campus with adults who are volunteering.
• Student restrooms may not be used by adults during school hours. Use the office restrooms.
• Staff Lounge is reserved for school staff only.
• Do not use machines unless you have been trained. If there is a problem, please don’t try to fix it yourself. Notify the office immediately.
• Priority should be given to staff for use of workroom equipment.