VOLUNTEERING AT SKAGGS ELEMENTARY 

Thank you for sharing your time and energy to support our students, teachers, and school! The Skaggs PTA is run 100% by volunteer parents like you, and your involvement makes our school community thrive.

Step 1: Complete Your Mandatory Background Check

To ensure student safety, Plano ISD requires all campus volunteers to complete an annual online background check. You do not need to be a PTA member to volunteer, but you must be approved through VOLY before entering campus for field trips, class parties, or school events.

Important Clearance Note: Background check approvals from the 2025–2026 school year expired on July 31, 2026. All returning and new volunteers must submit or renew their application for the 2026–2027 school year. It is fast, free, and required every year.

• Apply / Renew Application: Register or log in at plano.voly.org

• District Policies & FAQs: Read more at Plano ISD Volunteer Services

Step 2: Choose How You Want to Help

Whether you want to lead a program, join a committee, or just help out for an hour at a single event, we have a role that fits your schedule!

Open Committee & Leadership Roles

We are currently seeking parents to fill or join the following key positions:

• Programs & Events: Staff Appreciation Coordinator, Arts in Education Chair, After-School Programs Coordinator, Parent Education Chair, Environmental Chair, Advocacy Chair, Hospitality Chair.

• Communications: Digital Communications Coordinator.

• Committees: Staff Appreciation, Financial Reconciliation, Senior Scholarship, Nominating, Lifetime Membership, Budget, and Bylaws Committees.

(Interested in a position? Email us at info@skaggspta.org get connected!)

Single-Event & Day-of Volunteering

Not ready to commit to a committee? No problem! We post day-of volunteer opportunities throughout the year for book fairs, class celebrations, field day, and school spirit events.

• Stay Connected: Make sure your account profile settings are updated so you receive our weekly email newsletter with active volunteer sign-up links!

Volunteering on Campus Guidelines

Arrival & Check-In

• Report to the Front Desk First: Always sign in at the main entrance using the district's visitor management system (Raptor). Present a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license or state ID) during every visit.

   

• Display Your Volunteer Tag: Wear your official volunteer badge in a highly visible location on your chest at all times while on school grounds. Do not cover it with jackets, hair, or bags.

   

• Check-Out: When your shift is finished, return to the front office to check out and turn in your badge before leaving.

   

Respecting Staff & Hallway Etiquette

• Mind Teachers’ Time: When teachers are in the hallways between classes, their time is strictly limited. Avoid spontaneous meetings or non-essential conversations during these transitions. 

• Scheduling Conferences: If you need to speak with a teacher regarding your child or volunteer duties, please email them directly to set up a scheduled conference.

Restroom Policy

• Adult-Only Restrooms: Volunteers must strictly use designated adult restrooms.

• Locations: Located in the front office and near the 5th-grade hallway (separate from student facilities).

• Student Restroom Prohibition: Never enter or use student restrooms under any circumstances.

• When in Doubt: Ask front desk staff for direct directions to the nearest adult facility.

Student Privacy & Photography

• No Photos or Videos: Taking photos or videos of students is strictly prohibited. Parents/guardians are not present to provide consent, and district policy strictly safeguards student digital privacy.

Additional Plano ISD Guidelines

• Annual VOLY Clearance: All volunteers must complete an online VOLY application, background check, and orientation video every school year (applications renew annually after July 1st). Ensure your status shows as approved prior to your shift.

   

• Student Confidentiality: Any information regarding a student's grades, behavior, academic performance, or personal circumstances observed during your time on campus is strictly confidential. Do not share this information with anyone outside school staff.

• Dress Code: Wear neat, school-appropriate attire consistent with Plano ISD expectations. Wear closed-toe shoes suitable for your assigned duties. 

• Emergency & Safety Procedures: Familiarize yourself with campus emergency procedures. In the event of a drill or actual emergency, remain with the staff member you are assisting and follow all instructions immediately.

• Cell Phone Usage: Keep mobile devices on silent while on duty to minimize distractions in classroom settings.

Have Questions?

If you have any questions about volunteer approval, open roles, or upcoming opportunities, please contact our President at president@skaggspta.org.

Thank you again for your time, energy, and support—you help make Skaggs Elementary a wonderful place to learn and grow!