School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 7-18

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Community Involvement/Volunteers

The School Board of the City of Virginia Beach recognizes that volunteers and businesses make a valuable contribution to the educational program and that their involvement in the schools increases the support of the schools by the community.

Businesses, through partnerships with the schools, enhance and support educational opportunities for students. Cooperative programs which meet the goals and objectives of the instructional program of Virginia Beach City Public Schools are permitted.

Parents shall be encouraged to become involved as volunteers in the educational program. The principal or designee may appoint parents as volunteers to assist in the schools. The principal or designee will provide orientation, job descriptions and specific assignments for the volunteers. Parent volunteers may be permitted to ride the school bus to and from school under regulations of the superintendent

Adopted by School Board: August 21, 1990
Amended by School Board: July 16, 1991
Amended by School Board: October 20, 1992
Amended by School Board: May 25, 2004