LEWIS & CLARK LITERACY COUNCIL
BOARD POLICIES

Face to Face Meeting Limitations

This policy is in response to the limitations placed on face to face meetings as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic and is in effect until face to face meetings are determined to be safe for all involved or until further notice.

1. Although the Board does not recommend face to face meetings between tutors and students, at this time, there may be some student/tutor pairs who are interested in face to face tutoring, under safe conditions.

2.  Both parties (student and teacher), must be completely comfortable with the setting and able to work in a place where appropriate social distancing can be maintained for their own health and safety.

3. The Board strongly recommends that masks are worn and local county health protocols are followed.

4. As adults, over the age of 18, it is the responsibility of the student and the tutor to determine what is appropriate for them.

Adopted by the Board of Directors of the Lewis and Clark Literacy Council on March 16, 2021, 

as recorded in the approved minutes of March 16, 2021 

 

Services Provided

The staff and volunteers of the Lewis and Clark Literacy Council will provide services in the form of one to one tutoring and small classes to the following populations and under the following conditions:

1. Adults, 18 years and older, in a variety of communities, not limited to Lewis and Clark County, but wherever those who need our services reside, providing tutors and resources are available.

2. Adults with a primary language other than English (English Language Learners), working to improve their English language skills in listening, speaking, reading or writing at all levels of proficiency.

3. Adults with Basic Literacy needs, working to improve their reading and writing skills or life skills, which could include getting their high school equivalency certificate or driver’s license.

4. Services can be provided through face to face meetings or through virtual and online meetings/interactions.

Services can be offered through additional programs, such as Book Pals, that are developed for  families with school age children.

An important goal for all programs teaching English language and literacy skills is to improve the quality of life of the participants through more meaningful communication and active  involvement with members of their community.

Adopted by the Board of Directors of the Lewis and Clark Literacy Council on March 16,2021,

as recorded in the approved minutes of March 16, 2021

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Non-discrimination policy

Lewis & Clark Literacy Council does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers and students, selection of vendors, and providing of services.

Adopted by the Board of Directors of the Lewis and Clark Literacy Council on 3/15/22,

as recorded in the approved minutes  on 4/13/22