Code No. 904.3

School District - Community Relations

Visitors to School Facilities

The board welcomes the interest of parents and other members of the school district community, and invites them to visit the school facilities.  Visitors must notify the principal of their presence in the facility upon arrival.

Persons who wish to visit a classroom while school is in session are asked to notify the principal prior to the visit so appropriate arrangements can be made and class disruption can be minimized.  Teachers and other school district personnel shall not take time from their duties to discuss individual matters with visitors.

Visitors will conduct themselves in a manner fitting to their age level and maturity and with mutual respect and consideration for the rights of others while attending school events.  Visitors failing to conduct themselves accordingly may be asked to leave the premises.  Children who wish to visit school must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

It is the responsibility of employees to report inappropriate conduct.  It is the responsibility of the superintendent and principals to take action necessary to cease the inappropriate conduct.  If the superintendent or principals are not available, a school district employee will act to cease the inappropriate conduct.

Legal Reference:     Iowa Code Chapter 279.8, 716.7 (2003).

Cross Reference:    500 Series    Visitors and Guests

                                 900 Series    Public Conduct on School Premises

Approved:    May 8, 1989                     

Reviewed:    February 23, 2009       

Revised:       March 15, 2004