NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
A new California law (SB 848) has changed the requirements for volunteers in schools. Volunteers who interact with students outside the immediate supervision of a parent or school employee (parent drivers, overnight field trip chaperones, regular volunteers) must now complete Mandated Reporter training, fingerprinting, and TB clearance. The administration has
created a volunteer handbook that outlines the new requirements to volunteer at Acalanes.
- For volunteers who provide limited service (snack shack duty or helping at Mascot Day), very little has changed – volunteers can just get a visitor badge in the office and start volunteering.
- Ongoing volunteer service without driving: Level One clearance is required. This includes fingerprints, TB clearance, and Mandated Reporter training, which takes about 45 minutes total.
- Parent drivers: Level Two clearance is required — fingerprints, TB clearance, and Mandated Reporter training, plus the annual driver’s clearance form with license and insurance declarations.
The administration has also built a portal for securely uploading your clearance documents. More information coming regarding times and opportunities for Acalanes parents to complete TB and fingerprint requirements at no cost.
Hey Acalanes – It’s Time to Back Your Dons!
Now’s the time to grab your Acalanes Sports Booster Membership and support the athletes who make our community proud. With 4 membership levels, you’ll enjoy complimentary passes to home league games, exclusive merch perks, and the unbeatable feeling of backing all 27 sports that make Acalanes shine.
Did you know 74% of students play a sport, but funding doesn’t come from the district? Our incredible athletic programs rely entirely on parents, the community, and sponsors like YOU.
Join us:
- On the webstore
- Or at acalanesboosters.com
Every membership makes a difference. Every athlete feels it.
Support your Don — and all the Dons.
We’re 100% grateful.
*The game schedule below reflects dates and times as of last Friday. Games may change for several reasons, including weather. If you have questions or comments, please contact Acalanes Sports Boosters.
This week’s can’t miss events:
Flag football
Monday, Aug 24 at Freedom HS. JV at 6:00pm and Varsity at 7:30pm
Wednesday, Aug 26 hosts Monte Vista HS. JV at 6:00pm and Varsity at 7:30pm
Girls volleyball
Tuesday, Aug 25 at Monte Vista HS. Freshman at 4:30pm, JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm
Saturday, Aug 29 Acalanes Varsity Invitational
Boys water polo
Tuesday, Aug 25 hosts Granada HS. JV at 6:30pm and Varsity at 7:30pm
Wednesday, Aug 26 hosts Encinal HS. JV at 6:00pm and Varsity at 7:00pm
Thursday, Aug 27 at Bishop O’Dowd HS. JV at 6:00pm and Varsity at 7:00pm
Girls tennis
Wednesday, Aug 26 v. Piedmont HS at 4:00pm. Varsity is home and JV is away
Girls water polo
Thursday, Aug 27 at Archie Williams HS. JV at 4:00pm and Varsity at 5:00 pm
Tackle football
Friday, Aug 28 v. Archbishop Mitty HS at Foothill College. JV at 4:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.
Saturday, Aug 29 Freshmen v. Archbishop Mitty HS at Las Lomas HS at 11:00am
Cross country
Saturday, Aug 29 Acalanes Invitational
