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VISITORS TO THE SCHOOLS

To promote effective communication between the citizens of the community and the school system the Board of Education encourages parents and other citizens to visit their schools periodically during the course of the school year.

The Board recognizes that many visits that occur are regularly scheduled events, e.g., parent-teacher organization meetings, public gatherings, registering of pupils, etc. There are also occasions when parents or guardians desire to visit their child’s classroom at other than regularly scheduled times. When such visitations occur, they shall be made on the basis of a defined need and shall be made only with the approval of their child's teacher and/or principal. The Board views these visits as constructive; however, no such visit shall be permitted to interfere with the educational process.

In the event of separated or divorced parents it will be the custodial parent’s responsibility to notify the school in writing, and provide the legal documentation as to legal custody and of any and all restrictions on access to the child.

Persons other than students or staff shall report immediately to the school office upon entering a school building to sign in and get a visitor’s pass. Persons other than parents, guardians, Board of Education members, students, or staff who desires to visit a school building shall do so only with the permission of an appropriate administrative staff member.

Student visitors from other schools, unless they have a specific reason and prior approval of the School Principal shall not be given permission to enter school buildings. New students accompanied by their parents are always welcome.

Visits to school buildings are to be in accordance with School District Policy posted in conspicuous places. A violation of the visitation policy shall be prosecuted pursuant to New York State law.

Ref:            Education Law Sections 1708; 2801

      Education Law Section 3210