0172 - VISITATION OF SCHOOLS BY INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND LEGISLATORS

An individual Board member may, on any day and at any time at their pleasure, visit any school in the District. A member of the Legislature may visit any public school in the legislative district of the member. An individual visiting a school pursuant to this policy must sign in and sign out at the school's main office and wear his/her identification badge at all times while present on school premises.  The Board, the school, or any other person or entity, including, but not limited to, the principal of the school, the Superintendent, or any other Board member, may not require an individual visiting the school pursuant to this policy to provide notice before visiting the school.  The school may offer, but may not require, an escort to accompany an individual visiting the school pursuant to this policy during the visit.  Another Board member or an employee, including, but not limited to, the Superintendent, the school principal, or their designee, may not limit the duration or scope of the visit or direct an individual visiting the school pursuant to this policy to leave the premises.  No policy or practice may prohibit or limit the authority granted to an individual under this policy. 

Following a visit to a school, a Board member may have suggestions and feedback regarding the visit. Recognizing that the Superintendent directs the work of staff, pursuant to F.S. 1001.51 and 1012.27(7), the Board member's feedback should be directed to the Superintendent, who will share it with staff, as appropriate. 

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