August 1, 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians,
There have been changes to state policies as outlined in Act 153 that require Pennsylvania school districts to revise their policies on clearances for staff and volunteers.
To comply with Act 153, Yough School District will now require all employees and volunteers to get new clearances every five years.
While we encourage parent participation in our schools, please be aware that to volunteer with Yough School District you must have current clearances – ones that you have obtained within one year of the date that you would be volunteering in the school. Clearances will remain in effect for five years per Act 153, and at the end of the five years, volunteers must obtain new clearances. If you have received your clearances in the past two years, they will not expire until the fifth year from the date the clearances were issued. In other words, if you received your clearances for this school year, they are good for four more school years. Instructions and links are available below. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Sincerely,
Anthony Natale
Principal, YIMS