Dear SMUSD Families,

We are excited to welcome volunteers back to our campuses for the 2025-2026 school year! Please review the following important updates to our District Volunteer Program:

Volunteer Levels

Effective this year, SMUSD will no longer use the Level C Volunteer category. We will continue with the following two levels:

 LEVEL A VOLUNTEER
Volunteers who are on campus 5 hours or more per week

Requirements:

• Megan’s Law clearance

• Tuberculosis (TB) clearance

• Live Scan fingerprinting/background check (SMUSD will cover the cost)

• Online Mandated Reporter training

• Review & acknowledgment of the Volunteer Handbook

• Approved volunteers at this level will be issued an SMUSD Volunteer Badge

 LEVEL B VOLUNTEER
Volunteers who are on campus less than 5 hours per week

Requirements:

• Megan’s Law clearance

• Tuberculosis (TB) clearance

• Online Mandated Reporter training

• Review & acknowledgment of the Volunteer Handbook

Returning Volunteers

Returning volunteers will need to:

1. Complete a short Returning Volunteer Application

2. Complete this year’s Mandated Reporter Training

Additional Notes for Returning Level A Volunteers:

• If you have already completed your Live Scan background check, you do not need to repeat it

• TB clearance is valid for four years

• If you already have a Level A badge, please check in with your school’s Office Manager to receive a new 2025-2026 sticker for your badge

To learn more or begin the application process, visit our Volunteer Program webpage.

For any questions, please contact Marion Bowen in our SMUSD Human Resources Department at marion.bowen@smusd.org.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our students. We look forward to a wonderful year ahead!