5033

CLASSROOM INTERRUPTIONS

5033

The Board of Education encourages classroom activities that will maximize the learning experiences for students. Therefore:

5033.1

Principals are urged to use the school public address system sparingly. Except in emergency situations, announcements must be scheduled so as not to interfere with time allotted for academic endeavors. Interruptions for emergencies shall be determined by the principal or designee and used sparingly.

5033.2

School and central-level personnel, parents, and visitors shall schedule conferences/appointments with teachers at times that will not interfere with instructional time.

5033.3

Except for emergencies, parents or legal guardians must make prior arrangements with the principal or designee for early dismissal of their children based on limited and valid reasons. Students may receive excused absences as indicated in policy 6000.3.

5033.4

Salespeople, solicitors, or others shall not be allowed to interrupt teachers during the school day. Salespeople must report to the principal as indicated in policy 2440.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adopted: September 21, 1992