The Board of Education encourages parents and other citizens of the District to visit classrooms to observe the work of the schools and to learn what the schools are doing.

To assure that no unauthorized persons enter buildings, all visitors to schools will report to the school office when entering, receiving authorization before visiting elsewhere in the building. (This policy does not apply when parents have been invited to a classroom or assembly program.)

Unauthorized persons will not be permitted in school buildings or on school grounds. School principals are authorized to take appropriate action to prevent such persons from entering buildings and loitering on grounds.

Rules regarding entry of persons other than students, staff, and faculty upon school grounds or premises shall be posted conspicuously at or near the entrance to such grounds or premises if there are no formal entrances, and at the main entrance to each school building. In addition, the rules shall be posted in a central location in each school and made available to students, upon request.

Individual Board members who are interested in visiting schools or classrooms on an unofficial basis shall make the appropriate arrangements with the building 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 President or by a committee chairman.

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 which causes concern, s/he should discuss the situation first with the building 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 serious enough, s/he may wish to also inform the Superintendent.

R.C. 2911.21

Revised 12/89
Revised 4/93