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Board reviews first reading of visitors‑in‑schools policy; emphasis on principal approval, private providers and volunteers
Summary
The governing board heard a first reading of revisions to policy KI and regulation KI‑R (Visitors in Schools) that clarify who may visit campus while students are present and add language about private service providers; the item will return for a second reading.
The Catalina Foothills Unified School District Governing Board reviewed a first reading of revised policy KI and regulation KI‑R (Visitors in Schools).
Dr. Bartlett explained the policy changes are meant to provide clear direction on who may visit campus while students are on premises. The proposed policy language indicates the superintendent will establish procedures for visitation by persons other than school personnel or students; in the draft regulation, visitors other than parents would need permission from the school principal to visit during school hours.
Board members questioned how the policy differs from volunteer procedures. Bartlett and other staff clarified that volunteers (who have direct access to students) are subject to state fingerprint‑clearance rules; visitors are a separate category. The regulation adds a new section restricting representative visits from external agencies and private service providers (for example, outside therapists who are not district employees) unless invited, and defines private service providers. The regulation includes an explicit exception for law enforcement, child protective services caseworkers and visitors invited by school personnel.
Board discussion covered practical points: parents attending events do not need written permission; before‑ and after‑school care programs were discussed as covered by the policy; principals and teachers may place reasonable time limits on classroom visits; and the board asked staff to add the phrase “legal guardians” in addition to “parents” for clarity in future drafts.
Ending: Staff will return the revised KI/KI‑R with corrected legal citations and the suggested wording changes for a second reading at a future meeting.
