Community & Parents

Here are some links we feel may be helpful to those in the community.

Quicklinks

Oak Park Education Foundation Tri-County Coalition Department of Human Services Sand Castles Easter Seals

Educational Resources

School Finance Research Collaborative "What does it cost to educate a child?" Application For Use of School BuildingsSpecialized Student Services

City and Employment Resources

City of Oak Park City of Southfield Michigan Works! Oak Park Career Center Oak Park Business and Education Alliance

Volunteer & Visitor Requirements & Information

 Oak Park Schools Volunteer & Visitor Guidelines

Oak Park Schools deeply values our volunteers, thank you for your interest in supporting our students!

Volunteer Requirements (Board Policy 7009)

To ensure student safety, all volunteers must:

• Complete a Volunteer Background Check Acknowledgement Form

• Submit the form with a valid driver’s license or state ID to the main office of the school

• Undergo a free ICHAT background check, valid for the entire school year and usable across multiple buildings/events

Note: Incomplete forms or those missing ID will not be processed.

Examples of Volunteer Roles:

• Reading with students

• Assisting in classrooms or lunchrooms

• Making copies

• Chaperoning field trips

• Supporting athletic, band, cheer, or other school-sponsored events

Overnight Volunteers

For overnight events (e.g., field trips, band, athletics), volunteers must:

• Complete a CHRISS Live Scan fingerprinting via a time-sensitive form provided by Human Resources.

• Pick up the form at the Administration Office (13900 Granzon, Oak Park, MI 48237)

• Cover the cost of fingerprinting

Volunteer Commitments

All volunteers are expected to:

• Support a safe, caring learning environment

• Keep student information confidential

• Follow Board policies and district guidelines

• Check in/out at the main office or event site

• Limit cell phone use to emergencies

• Avoid photography or recording of students
  
  

Visitor Guidelines (Board Policy 6012)

Visitors do not require a background check but must schedule visits in advance with the building principal. Visits should be brief (5–10 minutes) and limited to:

• Parent/teacher conferences

• Dropping off items (lunch, clothes, medicine)

• Guest speaking or reading (monitored by staff)

Note: Any individual interacting with students is considered a volunteer and must follow Policy 7009.

The word “individual,” when used in Policy 6012, includes a student’s other relatives who are not the student’s parent or legal guardian.