Prior to sending a student to their home for illness, discipline or a corrective action, the principal shall attempt to reach the student's parent to inform them of the school's action and to request that they come to the school for the child. If the principal cannot reach the parent, the student shall remain at school until the close of the school day. A student may be released to a law enforcement officer in accordance with the district policy.

Sending students on errands during school hours should be done only on necessary school business and by express permission of the principal.

Cross References:
Board Policy 4411      (Relations with Law Enforcement and Child Protective Agencies).

ADOPTED:  09/24/1992
REVISED: 10/22/98