9150 - SCHOOL VISITORS

The Board welcomes and encourages visits to 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.

In accordance with 120.13(35), Wis. Stats., the Superintendent has the authority to establish conditions for entering or remaining in a District building, 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 principal 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 approved escort in building or at 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 which 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.

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.

The Superintendent shall develop such administrative guidelines as are necessary to protect students and employees from disruption to the educational program or the efficient conduct of their assigned tasks.

All visitors to a school of the District must comply with the visitor rules as set forth in Board Policy 7440 - Facility Security.

Revised 11/11/14

Revised 9/27/22

Revised 8/13/24
T.C. 11/11/25

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