9150 - SCHOOL VISITORS
The Board welcomes visits to the school by parents, other adult residents of the community, and interested educators. But in order for the educational program to continue undisturbed when visitors are present and to prevent the intrusion of disruptive persons into the schools, it is necessary to establish visitor guidelines.
Except as set forth in District Policy 8390 - Animals on District Property or in the case of "service animals" required for use by a person with a disability, no other animals may be on school premises at any time.
The District Administrator has the authority to prohibit the entry of any person to a school of this District or to require a visitor to leave when there is reason to believe the presence of such person would be or is detrimental to the good order of the school. If such an individual refuses to leave the school grounds or creates a disturbance, the District Administrator is authorized to request from the local law enforcement agency whatever assistance is required to remove the individual.
Parents who are registered sex offenders and wish to participate in their child's school activities may be allowed on campus at the discretion and under the direction of the Principal. Such parents must inform the school administration of any time that they will be on school grounds. Conditions may be imposed upon participation, including but not limited to the following: must have prior permission, must check in, must have an approved escort in the building or at the event, must leave premises immediately upon conclusion of business, and may not visit while school is in session.
Nonstaff access to students and classes must be limited and only in accordance with a schedule that has been determined by the Principal after consultation with the teacher whose classroom is being visited. Classroom visitations must be nonobtrusive to the educative process and learning environment and should not occur on an excessive basis. Because classrooms and other instructional areas are the most vulnerable to disruption, specific conditions may be imposed upon visitors, including but not limited to:
remaining in a designated place or seat;
refraining from speaking to students while the class or activity is in session;
refraining from entering or leaving the area while an activity is underway;
requiring that the dress and grooming of the visit be consistent with the dress code for the students and employees within the building;
requiring that the visitor be chaperoned;
limiting the duration of the visit to particular times or a length of time;
limiting the activities of the visitor to a particular purpose(s);
designating particular routes of travel in the building or upon the school grounds.
Special Situations:
Both custodial and non-custodial parents of a Durand-Arkansaw student have rights to visit the child’s school unless a court order exists restricting such contact. In the event that a non-custodial parent seeks permission to visit, the school shall make a good-faith effort to notify the custodial parent in advance of the visit.
If a non-parent wishes to visit, the visitor must either be listed on the Emergency Contact List or bring a note from the custodial parent to ensure the visit is acceptable.
Concerns about any aspect of a child's educational program should be presented through the procedure set forth in Board Policy 9130 - Public Requests, Suggestions, or Complaints, a copy of which is available online, as well as at the District office and at each school.
Individual Board members who are interested in visiting schools or classrooms on an unofficial basis shall make the appropriate arrangements with the Principal. In keeping with Board bylaws, such Board member visits shall not be considered to be official unless designated as such by the Board.
The Board member shall be visiting as an interested individual in a similar capacity of any parent or citizen of the community. These visits should not be considered to be inspections nor as supervisory in nature.
If, during a visit to a school or program, a Board member observes a situation or condition that causes concern, the Board member should discuss the situation first with the Principal as soon as convenient or appropriate. Such a report or discussion shall not be considered an official one from the Board.
If the Board member believes the situation or condition is serious enough, the Board member may wish to also inform the District Administrator. All visitors to a school of the District must comply with the visitor rules as set forth in Board Policy 7440- Facility Security.
T.C. 8/20/25
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