Fans of Foxes Volunteering Policy

Purpose:
The Fans of Foxes assists with both the funding and overall support for all high school and youth programs that align with the athletic programs offered at FVL.

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Rationale:
The Fans of Foxes organization believes that all parents of student-athletes should actively support fundraising efforts to ensure the sustainability and growth of our programs. These efforts are essential to fulfilling our commitment to provide uniforms and equipment for all teams.
This policy aims to:

1. Increase parental and student involvement in the operation of the canteen and the Foxes Locker.
2. Enhance fundraising efforts to support athletic program needs, including, but not limited to, equipment and uniforms.

Active participation from parents is vital to maintaining and strengthening the opportunities available to our students.

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Specific Details of the Policy:

1. Volunteer Requirements:
   • Volunteers must serve in the canteen or Foxes Locker (not applicable for scorekeeping, running the clock, or other team-related tasks).
   • Each student-athlete requires five volunteer shifts per school year to fulfill the requirement.
   • Acceptable volunteers include parents, family members, grandparents, or other adults chosen by the parents high school age or older.
   • Student-athletes are encouraged to complete their own volunteer shifts as they directly benefit from the program.
      
2. Completion Deadlines:
   • Volunteer shifts must be completed within 365 days from the start of the athlete’s first season.
   • Seniors must complete their requirements before graduation.
     • Example: A junior playing a winter sport has until the completion of the following fall season to complete their shifts. A senior playing a winter sport must complete their shifts before graduation.
     • Anyone who waits and is unable to fulfill all the required volunteer slots by the 365 day deadline, may be given a pro-rated option to be allowed to participate.
        
3. Opt-Out Option & Canteen Fee:
   • Parents may opt out of volunteering by paying the Canteen Fee online via the school's website under the "Pay K12" tab.
   • The Buyout Fee is $200 per child per year. There is a $50 discount if paid by seasonal deadlines:
     • Fall sport: September 15
     • Winter sport: December 15
     • Spring sport: April 15
   • Payments not made by the deadline will be sent to the Business Office to be added to their tuition statement and allow the Unpaid Tuition Policy take effect.
     • Anyone who waits and is unable to fulfill all the required volunteer slots by the 365 day deadline, may be given a pro-rated option to be allowed to participate.
        
4. Exemptions:
   • Teachers at FVL or Federation schools must fulfill volunteer requirements; they are not exempt.
   • Coaches' families are exempt from this requirement.
   • International students are exempt from this requirement.
   • Members of the Fans of Foxes Committee will be exempt from any required volunteer shifts or the buyout, with the expectation that any unfilled manager or leadership shifts will be covered by committee members as needed.
      

FVL Policies: Fiscal Management > Fans of Foxes - Volunteering Policy (Athletic and Activities Directors – FVL President)