The board welcomes the interest of parents and other members of the school district community and invites them to visit the school buildings and sites. Visitors, which includes persons other than employees or students, must check in at the school/building office upon arrival. Visitors will be issued a visitor’s badge that must be visible at all times.
Persons who wish to visit a classroom while school is in session will request approval from the building principal [or designee] prior to the visit so appropriate arrangements can be made and so class disruption can be minimized. Teachers and other employees will not take time from their duties to discuss matters with visitors. However, should a visitor wish to discuss a topic with teachers or other employees, appointments, phone calls, or emails may be used to answer questions.
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 are required to follow board policies and administrative rules and regulations while on school grounds or attending school events. Visitors failing to conduct themselves accordingly may be asked to leave the premises.
It is the responsibility of employees to report inappropriate conduct. It is the responsibility of the superintendent [or designee] and building principals to take the action necessary to cease inappropriate conduct. If the superintendent [or designee] and/or building principals are not available, a school district employee will act to cease the inappropriate conduct. If the visitor continues their inappropriate conduct, the district employee has the authority to request aid from local law enforcement.
Adopted: 11/73
Reviewed: 11/10; 4/14; 6/15; 7/19
Revised: 3/13; 7/22
Related Policy: 1005.3
Legal Reference (Code of Iowa): §§ 279.8; 716.7
IASB Reference: 903.03