The School Board welcomes visits by parents in the school. Community members are encouraged to visit all District schools throughout the school year. Any person, except a School Board employee, who enters the premises of a school shall report to the principal’s office to explain the purpose of the visit. This rule shall apply to all visitors, parents, and salesmen; it shall not be disregarded, except in the case of emergency where a special condition exists.

The following procedures shall be followed:

1. All visitors shall check in at the school’s office. The guest register shall be signed by the visitor.

2. To avoid interrupting the daily program, parents shall request a conference after school dismissal or during planning periods when the teacher has adequate time to confer. 1. The principal shall approve all visitors who wish to enter a classroom during an instructional period. 2. Teachers shall avoid discussing individual students with parents during class session.

3. Visitations by a non-enrolled student unaccompanied by his / her parent(s) or legal guardian is prohibited unless he / she has business with the principal or prior approval has been granted by the principal.

4. Loitering in and around the school premises is prohibited.

 Volunteer Application

The School Board welcomes visits from parents and encourages parent and community involvement in our school programs and events. When the level of or nature of the involvement exceeds the role of a parent or visitor, the individual must be an approved school volunteer, unless they are a School Board employee. A school volunteer is any non-paid individual who gives his / her time to a school or school staff member while performing assigned duties. Duties assigned to school volunteers shall be consistent with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules.

1. The school principal and each staff member who is assigned a school volunteer shall be responsible for assigning duties to school volunteers which are consistent with Florida Statutes, State Board of Education Rules, and School Board Rules.

2. The Superintendent shall issue directives concerning school volunteers as may be deemed necessary.

3. School volunteers shall be subject to background checks based on the volunteer level. 

Level I

Level I volunteers may be assigned to work with or help students in settings closely supervised by school personnel, such as classrooms, field trips, and school provided transportation. There is no cost associated with this level.

Level II

($25.00 online payment) Level II volunteers work under the supervision of the teacher/principal and may be assigned to work with students in settings that are out of direct sight or hearing of the supervisor. They may ride SCSB transportation, serve as mentors, overnight chaperones and other assignments as requested by the school.