[SCA-AE] ANNOUNCE: Background Check FAQ

[georg]

Sarah Goslee wrote:
> On Jan 19, 2008 11:57 AM, Caryl <caryl at faerhaga.org> wrote:
> 
>> This rule has been in effect for some time now.  Please, please -
>> everyone make sure that when children are present, this rule is being
>> followed.  The child's parents count as one of the adults if they are
>> present.
> 
> Only one? Does that mean that we can't leave a child alone with
> its parent? Diaper changes and bathroom trips just got sooo
> much more complicated. Or does this not completely trump
> common sense?

Diaper changing is not an Activity organized by the hosting group or 
part of the event. This applies to organized activities mainly. I would 
assume some common sense here. Your tent/car/etc isn't an organized 
activity.

>> Background checks are only required for CHILD-SPECIFIC activites.  If
>> I'm teaching a calligraphy class and kids show up - two deep rule.  If
>> I'm teaching a children's class - background check.
> 
> So I can't teach a class aimed at kids unless I'm warranted and
> background-checked? What about doing demos at local
> schools? Does everyone participating need a background
> check since that's an organized activity aimed at children?

You will need to have One Adult with a background check per area. In one 
classroom targeted at children, you will need an adult with a background 
check. It does not have to be you. In the demo targeted for children, if 
one adult can see all areas, then only one adult with a background check 
need be present. If there are three separate areas, than one adult in 
each area needs a background check.

-george