Safe Environment Information & Resources
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS & CHAPERONES
It is the policy of the New Ulm Diocese that all employees and volunteers who have contact with children participate in the VIRTUS Safe Environment Program. VIRTUS is the brand name that identifies best practices programs with religious organizations. The VIRTUS programs empower organizations and people to better control risk and improve the lives of all those who interact with the Church. Read more...
The Why and How of Safe Environment Compliance in Our Catholic Schools
All adults considering volunteering in the classroom or chaperoning for any events and field trips must be in compliance with the following requirements prior to their involvement in these activities.
- Read the Sexual Misconduct Policy and returned signed signature page to the school office.
- Completion of Background Check on file with the Diocese. Contact Safe Environment Coordinator, Candy Sobocinski 342-5389 for more information.
- Completion of VIRTUS Introductory Training. Register at dnu.org on their Safe Environment page. Find Training Sessions HERE.
- Compliant with annual On-Line VIRTUS Training Modules.
STUDENT TRAINING & INFORMATION
It is the policy of the New Ulm Diocese that students receive training in VIRTUS Teaching Touching Safety in the fall of each school year. An overview of Lessons 5 & 6 is linked below, which will be presented in the 2023-24 school year. Parents or guardians who do not wish their child(ren) to receive this training should complete the Opt-Out form and return to the school office. Those parents are then requested to present these lessons to their children at home. Visit VIRTUS.org for more information.