Access to Children
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• In case of separation or divorce, parents are to provide written information to the school regarding their agreed upon custody plans. The school must know when the child may be released to either father or mother and with whom the child resides. If a court order exists which disallows a parent access to a child, the school must have an official copy of the order. In the absence of an order, the school cannot refuse to release a child to the parent.

• Persons who are allowed to pick up children from school must have written authorization from parents or guardians. These persons must be listed on the child's emergency card.

• Photographs of students may appear on the school Web site or in other publications. Parents who do not wish their children's photographs to be placed in public media must notify the principal in writing at the beginning of the school year.