WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION STUDENT DISMISSAL POLICY

Under no circumstances shall teachers dismiss a student from school prior to the end of the day or into any person’s custody without the direct prior approval and knowledge of the building principal or designee.

The principal or designee shall not excuse a student before the end of a school day without a request for the early dismissal from the student’s parent or guardian or notification to the parent/guardian. In keeping with this policy, it becomes prudent that:

1.) No student be released from school early on the basis of an invalidated telephone call.

2.) Children of estranged parents can be released only upon request of the parent or guardian whom court holds directly responsible for the child.   This designated responsible parent may permit release to another authorized adult by listing the name on the Emergency Card. The principal shall take additional precautions or designee as needs arise.

Procedure:

1.)Each student will have an Emergency Card on file in the office. Students will be released only to the individuals listed on the card unless otherwise approved by principal or designee.

2.)Any changes to the card should be reported in writing to the school immediately.

3.)If a student’s parents are divorced or legally separated, District may request a copy of the legal document pertaining the child custody in order to verify any requested limitation of student contact with the non-custodial parent. When access or release limitations are documented through this custody order and on file, that information is noted on the Emergency Card by school staff.

4.)If a person whom the principal or designee does not recognize appears at school requesting the early dismissal of a student, the principal or designee may ask for identification such as a driver’s license. (Even if the person presents appropriate identification, the person ‘s name must be on file as an authorized adult before the student may be dismissed to leave.)

5.)An authorized call is one in which school personnel can call the parent/guardian at their home or place of employment and speak directly to the parent/guardian.

6.)An authorized adult is one which the parent or guardian has listed on the Emergency Card as having permission to take the student from school in a case where the parent/guardian is not available.