16. Community
Service Agencies
INFORMATION:
A very important component of the
Bethlehem Area School District’s Community Service Program is the
involvement of agencies and organizations to serve as hosts for students
participating in the program.
These organizations must not discriminate against any race, religion, or
sex, and must provide assurances that the approved experience is free from
religious doctrinal motivation. In
addition, each agency must commit to provide our students with opportunities to
benefit others.
As part of the Community Service Program,
the Board of School Directors must approve each community service sponsor prior
to students participating with the agency.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the attached
be approved to participate in the Bethlehem Area School District’s Community
Service Program and be included in the Community Service Directory of Participating
Organizations and Agencies.
Director Craig asked if the school district still gives community service for Musikfest. Mr. Doluisio stated that community service is not offered for Musikfest. It is offered to organizations that may be working at Musikfest; for example, when the booster club was doing something at Musikfest. The district does not authorize students to work directly for Musikfest. Students must work through another organization. Director Craig asked the distinction of Celtic Fest from Musikfest. Mr. Doluisio stated he had asked the same question. The understanding the district has with Celtic Fest, Inc., is that students will be working during the year for the organization, but not participating at the festival. ROLL CALL RECOMMENDATION 16 Director Heske moved the administration's recommendation 16. Director Williams seconded the motion. The question was called and roll call was as follows: Yea, Directors Venanzi, Williams, Koch, Amato, Craig, Gallagher, Glancy, Heske, and Leeson - 9. Motion passed 9 - 0.