903 Policy: Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites

1. PURPOSE
   
   The purpose of this policy is to provide expectations for visitors to school district buildings and property.
    
2. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
    
   1. Strong healthy partnerships between school, home and community are beneficial to the learning experience and are encouraged. We welcome visits to school district buildings and property that are consistent with the health, education, safety, and well-being of students and employees
       
   2. Stillwater Area Public School District maintains a school environment that is safe and productive for all students and staff.
       
3. RESPONSIBILITY
    
   1. The school district administration shall present recommended visitor and post-secondary enrollment options (PSEO) student procedures to the school board for review and approval. The procedures should reflect input from employees, students and advisory groups, and shall be communicated to the school community and the general public, and included in the district handbook. The School Board will review this policy and procedure annually.
       
   2. Building Principals and District Administrators or their designees, have the authority to make decisions to uphold and enforce the expectations laid out in this policy at all times.
       
   3. All people, students and adults, are responsible for assisting in maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.
       
4. POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS STUDENTS (PSEO)
    
   1. A student enrolled in a PSEO course may remain at the school site during regular school hours in accordance with established procedures.
       
   2. A student enrolled in a PSEO options course may be provided with reasonable access, during regular school hours, to a computer and other technology resources that the student needs to complete coursework for a post-secondary enrollment course in accordance with established procedures.
       
5. VISITOR LIMITATIONS
    
   1. Visitors are expected to use appropriate behavior and language to maintain an environment that reflects respectful dialog, safety, and civility.
       
   2. Visitors may be denied permission to visit a school district building or property if the visitor does not comply with school district procedures.

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)