The River Valley School District recognizes that cooperation with law enforcement agencies is necessary for the education and protection of the students, for maintaining a safe school environment, and for safeguarding all school property. At the same time, the District recognizes the responsibility to protect the educational process and to provide for concerns of parents/guardians regarding the welfare of their children.
The District also recognizes that the rights of the home, the civil authorities, and of the individual student must be clearly understood and balanced with the District’s duty to maintain an appropriate and fair learning environment.
All student interviews with law enforcement officials conducted on school premises shall receive prior approval of the building principal or designee. If a request for a student interview is denied, the building principal or designee shall state the reason for such denial. Law enforcement officials may appeal decisions made by the building principal or designee to the District Administrator.
Consistent interview procedures shall be applied to all students (see attached rule).
CROSS REFERENCE: Policy #447.1-Rule - Procedure for Police Interview of Students
Approved: January 13, 2000
12/21/2004 pw