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Policy No. 7060 Visitors on District and School Property

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The Provo City School District Board of Education welcomes and encourages parents/legal guardians, authorized volunteers and community partners to visit any district property; to participate in activities; and to attend district-sponsored events. The board believes that the involvement of parents and community members is vital to the development of a better understanding of the district’s programs and welcomes their support.

Recognizing the positive impact that family and community involvement has on a student’s success, it is the board’s paramount objective to provide a safe and inviting working and learning environment for all students and employees, in which disruptions to instructional time are minimized. All district properties are dedicated to the sole and exclusive purpose of providing education, services, and programs to students. The district has the right and responsibility to control access to all district properties. Visitor access, including by parents and legal guardians, may be limited or denied at any time if, in the reasonable judgement of the superintendent or district/school administrator, the visitor’s presence may be disruptive to the educational or learning environment or otherwise poses a threat to the well-being of the district’s students and employees.

The Provo City School District Board of Education directs the superintendent to create and enforce policies that will enhance student and employee safety; and implement consistent procedures governing access to all district properties.

Legal References

United States Code: Sections 1232g and 1h; and the Federal Regulations (34 C.F.R., Part 99)

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act

Utah Code: 53-5-704

Bureau duties — Permit to carry concealed firearm — Certification for concealed firearms instructor — Requirements for issuance — Violation — Denial, suspension, or revocation

Utah Code: 53-5-705

Temporary permit to carry concealed firearm — Denial, suspension, or revocation

Utah Code: 53A-13-301

Application of state and federal law to the administration and operation of public schools

Utah Code: 53G-8-506

Reporting of prohibited acts affecting a school

Utah Code: 53G-8-602

Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages at school or school-sponsored activities

Utah Code: 53G-8-603

Criminal Trespass Upon School Property

Utah Code: 76-9-102

Disorderly Conduct

Utah Code: 76-9-106

Disrupting the Operation of a School

Utah Code: 76-9-701

Intoxication – Release of arrested person or placement in a detoxification center

Utah Code: 76-10-306

Explosive, chemical, or incendiary device and parts

Utah Code: 76-10-505.5

Possession of a dangerous weapon, firearm, or short barreled shotgun on or about school premises

Utah Code: 76-10-523

Persons exempt from weapons laws

Utah Code: 77-27-21.5

Sex and kidnap offenders — Registration — Information System

Utah Code: 77-27-21.8 Sex Offender in Presence of a Child

Approved by Board of Education

September 14, 2021

Procedures

7060 Procedure 1 Visitors on District and School Property

7060 P2 Classroom Visits