Safe Environment

St. Bernard’s Church and School follow the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program. The program is designed to help and protect the youth, elderly and vulnerable adults of our parish as they participate in activities within our community.

It is required that all visitors sign in at the office and receive a visitor badge. If you are not Safe Environment Cleared, you will be escorted by a staff member.
 
If you have NOT completed your initial Safe Environment Training or have not completed your Annual Renewal, you may NOT VOLUNTEER at any school sponsored activity.
 
You are always welcome to come and support our school at any function but if you DO NOT have a CLEAR status, you may NOT volunteer in any capacity. (This includes and is not limited to church carnival, school festivals, class parties, class field trips, Parent Bear and Cafe.) If you have a question regarding a specific activity/function, please call the school office at 214-321-2897 

1. You must complete the Safe Environment Screening form. This form requires three (3) references. The references must include complete address, phone number and e-mail. The references you provide should not be family members.
2. You also have to Attend a training session to view a video. It is important that you complete step 1 prior to attending the training session. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILDREN DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE SUBJECT MATTER.

Safe Environment Screening Form: https://dallas.setanet.org/screening.php 
 
 
Existing Volunteers: Must renew Safe Environment Training annually 
 
Online Safe Environment Training Updates: Click any of the three links below to update your Safe Environment Certificate. Each link will direct you to a video with certificate and review questions (you must print, complete and return to school office).
 
Please log on to your Safe Environment Update (see link below) to access your profile and update your training.
 
1. http://www.cathdal.org/Adult_Abuse_March_2014.pdf 
 
2. http://www.cathdal.org/what-can-we-do-about-child-abuse
 
3. http://www.cathdal.org/Seniors_Telemarketing_Fraud.pdf 
 
Please be sure to get a certificate from the training that you attend, or through the internet for our files as a matter of record.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the school office at 214-321-2897.