Chaperone Information
The T J Band Patrons provide assistance to Mr. Mirabella within his responsibility as Band Director. They oversee the welfare of the children of the T J Marching Band and their representation to the community during events such as parades, football games, band festivals, etc. The number of chaperones needed will be determined by Mr. Mirabella and may vary from week to week or by event. In order to chaperone for the T J Marching Band, you MUST complete the following:
1. Become a member of the T J Band Patrons with membership paid prior to chaperoning
2. Secure the clearances required which are:
FBI Fingerprint Clearance (NOT the Fingerprint Affidavit) - For detailed instructions on completing this clearance, please click here.
3. Complete the Volunteer Registration Form and Volunteer Emergency Form found in the WJHSD Volunteer Manual.
4. Read and become familiar with the Chaperone Guidelines.
Additional Information regarding clearances:
• If you are a parent and you were a chaperone last year and your clearance is less than 5 years old, then it will carry over. Please provide another copy for this year. If you cannot find your copy, let the chaperone coordinator know and he/she will ask the school district for a copy from their records.
• If you are an employee with any PA school district and your clearances are within the past 5 years, regardless of whether you were a chaperone last year, your clearances will carry over to this year. Please provide a copy for this year.
Copies of all clearances and completed volunteer registration and emergency forms are to be provided to Beth Geitner, Chaperone Chairperson for the T J Band Patrons. She will turn in all copies to the Administration.
Chaperone volunteers should turn in the required documents by Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
They can be either Dropped-off or sent via US Mail to:
T J Band Patrons - Chaperones
c/o Beth Geitner
163 Columbia Drive
Pleasant Hills, PA 15236
Once you have completed the requirements mentioned above, and provided the necessary documents, you may sign up to chaperone. Prior to the event that you have signed up for, an email reminder will be sent out. It will provide general information for the scheduled event. Please visit this link to sign up to chaperone:
CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE CHAPERPONE SIGN UP WEBPAGE
Any questions regarding chaperoning should be directed to either the T J Band Patron Board or the Chairperson,
Beth Geitner at egeitner1@gmail.com
**Please note that the vendor for obtaining the FBI Clearances has changed from Cogent to IDEMIA. Required fingerprinting for the FBI Clearance can be done at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Homestead, the UPS store in White Oak in the Rainbow Shopping Center, or any location convenient to you. Before going to ANY location, you will need to first register on the website. The cost for this clearance is $22.60. Please click here for detailed instructions on completing this clearance.