Safe Environment Program Sample Clauses

Safe Environment Program. All coaches/sponsors and volunteers who work with students of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria must participate in the Safe Environment program. Four requirements of the program are (1) a criminal background check through live scan fingerprinting, (2) a background check by the Department of Children and Family Services conducted by filing a CANT form with the school, (3) attending the Safe Environment program (formerly known as the Protecting God’s Children program), a workshop on detecting abuse in children which is offered throughout the year at St. Mary’s Parish and throughout the diocese, and undergoing drug testing when they begin coaching and being on a random drug testing list thereafter. TAPS will pay for drug testing for one head coach and one assistant coach for each sport. Additional assistants will be required to pay for all coaching fees.

Safe Environment Program. The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, as implemented by the Diocese of Buffalo, requires the evaluation and background of all school employees and volunteers who have regular contact with students. The Diocese of Buffalo has established a “Safe Environment Program,” which provides a framework for an ideal Catholic Environment. It is a pledge to strive for this ideal for the benefit of the children and young people in our Diocese. As an ideal, it provides points to consider when making personal directions in our lives as Catholics working with children and young people. To remain in compliance with Diocesan policy all employees and volunteers who have regular contact with student must abide by the policy by: • Having on file a signed Code of Conduct and Uniform Volunteer Questionnaire • Attending a Protecting God’s Children Workshop, VIRTUS Training Program NOTE: References will be called and a criminal background check will be requested by the school. The main purpose of the initial training is to help the community become aware of the extent of the problem of child sexual abuse in society, and provide solutions to prevent abuse from occurring. The Protecting God’s Children program educates and trains adults (clergy, religious, teachers, staff, volunteers and parents) about the dangers of abuse, the warning signs of abuse, the ways to prevent abuse, the methods of properly reporting suspicions of abuse and responding to allegations of abuse.

Safe Environment Program. All coaches/sponsors and volunteers who work with students of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria must meet all the requirements of the Safe Environment program.

Safe Environment Program. In cooperation with The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People adopted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Diocese of Peoria has mandated that all priests, teachers, staff members, coaches/sponsors, and volunteers, including chaperones, who work in any way with children in our school must meet three requirements: ● Have an account with CMG Connect ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/ ● Undergo a criminal background check (fingerprinting) ● Have a Department of Children and Family Services background check (CANT form) These mandates must be met before working with students. The use of tobacco and vapes by any school personnel, student, or other person is prohibited within the St. Mary’s School building and on school grounds. Tobacco in any form (including smokeless tobacco) and vapes are strictly prohibited. St. Mary’s School is mandated to follow Diocesan Policy D-150, entitled “Possession or Use of Weapons or Look Alike Weapons in School.” The policy is as follows: Catholic schools in the Diocese of Peoria teach and uphold the sanctity of human life. Virtues such as respect for others, peacemaking, and self-discipline are foundations of Catholic education. Furthermore, a safe academic and social environment is essential for learning and Christian formation. The possession or use of weapons not only disrupts the school’s learning environment, it fundamentally violates the sanctity of human life by threatening the very health and safety of teachers and students. Therefore, diocesan schools have zero tolerance towards weapons. It is strictly forbidden for any student to possess, use, attempt to use, manufacture, distribute, purchase, trade or sell (or seek the sale or trade of) any weapon on school premises or at any school-related activity or function, including but not limited to travel to and from school and/or school-related functions. Possession means having a weapon on one’s person or in an area subject to the student’s control such as desks, lockers, backpacks, and vehicles. Any student possessing, using, attempting to use, manufacturing, distributing, purchasing, trading or selling (or seeking the sale or trade of) weapons at school or any school-related function shall, at the discretion of the pastor and principal, be subject to immediate expulsion. Weapons are defined as any object, device, or instrument that has been designed, created, adapted or used for the purpose of intimidating, threatening, and/or inflicting p...

Safe Environment Program. In cooperation with The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People adopted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Diocese of Peoria has mandated that all priests, teachers, staff members, coaches/sponsors, and volunteers, including chaperones, who work in any way with children in our school must meet three requirements: ● Have an account with CMG Connect ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/ ● Undergo a criminal background check (fingerprinting) ● Have a Department of Children and Family Services background check (CANT form) These mandates must be met before working with students. The use of tobacco by any school personnel, student, or other person is prohibited within the St. Mary’s School building on school grounds when students are present. Tobacco is defined as cigarette, cigar, or tobacco in any other form, including smokeless tobacco that is intended to be placed in the mouth without being smoked.

Safe Environment Program requires the evaluation and background of all school employees and volunteers who have regular contact with students. The Diocese of Buffalo has established a “Safe Environment Program,” which provides a framework for an ideal Catholic Environment. It is a pledge to strive for this ideal for the benefit of the children and young people in our Diocese. As an ideal, it provides points to consider whenmaking personal directions in our lives as Catholics working with children and young people. To remain in compliance with Diocesan policy all employees and volunteers who have regularcontact with student must abide by the policy by: • Having on file a signed Code of Conduct and Uniform Volunteer Questionnaire • Attending a Protecting God’s Children Workshop, VIRTUS Training Program NOTE: References will be called and a criminal background check will be requested by the school. The main purpose of the initial training is to help the community become aware of the extent of theproblem of child sexual abuse in society, and provide solutions to prevent abuse from occurring. The Protecting God’s Children program educates and trains adults (clergy, religious, teachers, staff, volunteers and parents) about the dangers of abuse, the warning signs of abuse, the ways to prevent abuse, the methods of properly reporting suspicions of abuse and responding to allegations of abuse.