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 17 hosts Castro Valley HS scrimmage. Varsity and JV at 7:00pm.
Thursday, Aug 20 at Piedmont HS. JV at 6:00pm and Varsity at 7:30pm.
Girls golf
Monday, Aug 17 Northgate HS at Contra Costa CC at 3:30pm.
Girls volleyball
Thursday, Aug 20 at San Ramon Valley HS. Freshman at 4:30 pm, JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, Aug 22 Campolindo Jamboree. JV at 9:00am and JV at 1:00pm.
Boys water polo
Saturday, Aug 22 Acalanes scrimmage at 12:00pm.
Girls water polo
Saturday, Aug 22 Monte Vista scrimmage day.
