Participant
A "Participant" in our 2019 D'Day commemoration is a current student or recent graduate of our four BCPS high school band programs who is willing to prepare all music, attend all rehearsals, and follow the rules and guidelines for this trip as a performer as set forth by our Burke County School Board. By definition, these students are age 13-20.
Volunteer
A "Volunteer" is a close relative of a Participant. However, this person is not old enough to assume a supervisory role as Chaperone or does not wish to do so. This person can provide assistance to the group in logistical support of moving equipment, luggage, etc. to facilitate our travel, rehearsal, and performance but WILL NOT SUPERVISE STUDENTS. Seperate hotel arrangements can be made for these folks to accomodate a more "vacation-like" experience if they desire. This person must also complete they BCPS Volunteer form and be approved to work with our students.
Chaperone
A "Chaperone" is a close relative or legal guardian of one of our participants age 25 years or older who agrees to follow the itinerary and guidelines set forth by our Directors and assist with the duties of supervision and care of our students while we are away including waking, check-in at curfew times, being available should students need ANY type of assistance, and management of money. These folks will be staying in the same hotel with us. This person must also complete the BCPS Volunteer form and be approved after a background check
BCPS employee
Obviously, an "Employee" of BCPS is certified and approved to work with students in a supervisory capacity. This will include teachers,
teacher-assistants, and administrators on this trip. Teachers will need to secure a substitute teacher and file appropriate forms to use Personal days for this event. Other non-instructional personnel should plan to use vacation days for their absences.