CODE: 1250
SECTION: COMMUNITY RELATIONS
VISITORS
The West Milford Board of Education welcomes visits to school by parents/guardians, board members, other adult residents of the community and interested educators, so long as such visits do not disrupt the classroom or school routine. In order for the educational program to continue undisturbed when visitors are present, and to prevent the intrusion of disruptive persons into the schools, the Superintendent shall devise regulations controlling visitors.
All visitors shall be required to report to the principal’s office upon entering the building.
A "visitor" is anyone other than a pupil enrolled in or a staff member employed in the particular school. Visitors may not consult with the teaching staff or pupils during class time without the principal’s permission.
When the parental rights of a parent have been terminated by court order, the legal guardian must inform the school so that the administration may apply appropriate regulations. The principal shall obtain confirmation of legal custodianship where necessary.
Unless authorized by the principal, no one may visit the school during school hours for the purpose of recommending or exhibiting books, maps, etc., to staff. No person shall be allowed to deliver any address or lecture on any subject, unless authorized by the principal.
All visitors to the schools or school grounds must obey regulations prohibiting smoking and all other regulations designed to ensure orderly operations of the school. All persons violating this policy shall be considered "disorderly persons" and subject to appropriate action.
First Reading: December 12, 2000
Adopted: December 19, 2000