School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Bylaw 1-26

SCHOOL BOARD BYLAWS

School Visitations

Board members shall attempt to visit various schools throughout the year when invited for regular programs and special events, or when the Board member has time available or has special interest in a particular program.

Board members acknowledge that they are guests in any school they visit. They shall stop first at the principal's office to advise the principal of their presence and determine if there are any special considerations that should be observed while visiting. Principals are encouraged to have Board members visit the total school's activities when possible rather than attempting to present only selected programs.

The purpose of the visits is to obtain background information for intelligent policy making. Board members shall not advise, direct or take disciplinary action against school personnel or students while visiting since no single Board member has the authority to take such action.

Board members may prepare written reports for dissemination to other Board members and the Superintendent if they believe their visit merits the written attention of the Board.

Legal Reference:

Code of Va., §22.1-79. Powers and duties

 

Adopted by School Board: July 21, 1992
Amended by School Board: February 20, 2001