GILLETTE SCHOOL
CLASS PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
As Class Parents, you are an important line of communication between the PTO and the families in your child's class. Class Parents help support classroom celebrations, coordinate communication, and assist with various PTO-related activities throughout the school year.
PTO MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT
To serve as a Class Parent, volunteers must maintain an active PTO household membership for the current school year.
Part of your volunteer responsibilities may include planning, coordinating, or assisting with the following events and activities throughout the school year:
- Back to School Night Presentation
- Halloween Parade/Party
- Holiday Party
- Valentine's Day Activities
- End of Year Party/Class Picnic
- Class Trips
Back to School Night Presentation
Class Parents are asked to briefly introduce themselves as PTO volunteers who help coordinate classroom activities, communicate PTO information, and support events throughout the school year.
Class Trips
Serving as a Class Parent does not guarantee participation in class trips or field trips. Class Parents may be invited to accompany their class when additional support is needed; however, participation is subject to school and teacher discretion.
Special Events
The PTO may also request assistance with school-wide events and activities such as:
- Book Fair
- Holiday Shop
- Teacher Appreciation Events
- Other PTO-sponsored programs and activities
Communication Responsibilities
Class Parents may also be asked to share important PTO information with classroom families, including reminders about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising efforts.
CLASSROOM DUES
Class Parents may coordinate the collection of voluntary classroom dues to help cover classroom celebrations, teacher gifts, or other class-related activities during the school year.
Classroom dues are separate from PTO membership dues. Contributions are voluntary, and a student's participation in classroom activities will not be affected if their family chooses not to contribute.
ALL PARENT VOLUNTEERS
The following guidelines shall govern the service of school volunteers as per Board Policy 1200:
- Volunteers may serve only under the direction and supervision of an appropriately certified or licensed staff member;
- Volunteers should clearly understand their duties and responsibilities and perform no service outside those duties;
- Volunteers serve only in a support capacity; only appropriately certified or licensed staff members are responsible for educational planning and decisions and the teaching of new concepts;
- Volunteers shall respect the individuality, dignity, and worth of each child;
- Volunteers are not permitted to bring other children into the vicinity of the school due to liability reasons to the district during the school day;
- Volunteers are not permitted access to pupil records;
- Volunteers should exercise discretion in discussing their school activities with others in the community and must maintain confidential any information that, if disclosed, would violate Federal and State laws;
- Volunteers may consult with the Principal regarding their duties and responsibilities; and
- Volunteers shall receive no financial remuneration from the Board.
