5/20/22

No vaccine required for volunteers at outside activities

On May 20, Gov. Inslee updated the vaccine requirement for schools, stating that "a volunteer who engages primarily in outdoor work" is not required to be vaccinated. Based on that update, if a volunteer is primarily serving outside, such as for a field day or greeting students in the bus loop, they do not need to show proof of vaccination at this time. They can still check in and out inside the building. 

1/27/22

Expanding volunteer opportunities 

We are thankful for our volunteers, who are critical to student success. So far this year, in order to promote safety and meet COVID-19 safety guidelines, we’ve allowed only those volunteers who support essential after-school programs and services that can’t be performed without volunteer support. With current safety guidelines, and current capacity to approve volunteers, we’re expanding volunteer access beginning Feb. 1, recognizing the benefit of volunteer-based school-day programs.

On a limited basis and with principal approval, we’re accepting applications for volunteers to support these specific programs during the school day (vary by school):

• WATCH D.O.G.S. or similar program
• Art docent
• Assembly support

Per the governor’s proclamation, volunteers in our schools must follow all applicable COVID-19 safety guidelines and be vaccinated or receive medical or religious accommodation through the District’s Human Resources Department. If you’re interested in volunteering for one of the programs listed above, please contact your child’s school. 

9/3/21

Applications for on-site, school-day volunteers paused

We are thankful for our volunteers, who fill an important role in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. As we start the 2021-22 school year with COVID-19 health and safety measures in place, we’re temporarily pausing accepting applications for on-site, school-day volunteers. Please know, volunteers are still very much valued and critical to student success. We will revisit this temporary pause late next month and communicate any new information. In the meantime, we allow visitors on campus for less than 15 minutes per day. Thank you for your patience as we work to make sure our district facilities remain safe and healthy for students and staff. 

We will engage parents, community partners and staff to support quality education for all students by motivating and empowering active participation, a spirit of involvement and a culture of mutual respect.