903 POLICY: VISITORS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS AND SITES

Adopted: February 19, 2019
Revised and Approved: March 3, 2025

903 POLICY: VISITORS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS AND SITES

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures that will inform the school community and the general public the position of the school board on visitors to school buildings and other school property.

II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

1. The school board encourages interest on the part of parents and community members in school programs and student activities. The school board welcomes visits to school buildings and school property by parents and community members provided the visits are consistent with the health, education and safety of students and employees and are conducted within the procedures and requirements established by the school district.
2. The school board reaffirms its position on the importance of maintaining a school environment that is safe for students and employees and free of activity that may be disruptive to the student learning process or employee working environment.

III. PROCESS

The superintendent is directed to develop administrative procedures for Policy 903: Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites to ensure compliance with state and federal laws or rule

Legal References:

• Minn. Stat. § 123B.02 (General Powers of Independent School Districts)
• Minn. Stat. § 124D.09 (Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program)
• Minn. Stat. § 128C.08 (Assaulting a Sports Official Prohibited)
• Minn. Stat. § 609.605, Subd. 4 (Trespasses on School Property)

Cross References:

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