Benjamin Franklin Middle School Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017 | Page 25

A student must be signed out and picked up from the Main Office only by the
parent/guardian or person listed on the emergency sheet. If the student is returning to
school, a pass must be obtained from the Main Office for admittance back into school.
Student Supervision After Dismissal
In accordance with Board Policy No. 8601 (See entire policy in Appendix B), any parent(s)
or legal guardian(s) of a student attending a District-operated school or program, where the
student is not eligible for District-provided transportation or is eligible and elects not to use
District-provided transportation after dismissal, may request the school or program not
release the student to walk home after dismissal unless the student is released to the
parents(s), legal guardian(s), or designated escort(s). The parent(s)/legal guardian(s) may
designate up to 3 escorts.
Only those parents or legal guardians requesting the school or program not release their
child(ren) after school dismissal need to complete the Request Form.
In order for the administration to effectively implement the requirements of this policy and
to ensure the safety and security of students who will be released to parent(s), legal
guardian(s), or designated escort(s), the parent request shall be applicable for every school
day, including early dismissal, early dismissal due to weather, or other emergency. The
request will apply for a duration period of the entire school year. The Request Form must
be re-submitted at the end of the duration period. In addition, a parent(s) or legal
guardian(s) may rescind their request by submitting a written request to the Principal or
Program Director indicating the date in with the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) no longer
requests the school provide supervision of their child(ren) after school. The child(ren) will
be dismissed in accordance with typical dismissal protocol effective the date indicated in
the rescinding request.
The student(s) shall be supervised by school staff in the designated area of the building and
will only be released when the parent(s), legal guardian(s), or designated escort arrives to
pick up the students. In the event the parent(s), legal guardian(s), or designated escort does
not arrive to pick up their child(ren) after the dismissal time of school, the
Principal/designee will attempt to contact the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) using the
District emergency call procedures.
This option should not be viewed as an after care program. The expectation is that
parent(s), legal guardian(s) or designated escort(s) will arrive to pick up their child(ren) at
dismissal time, no later than 3:15 p.m. for students in grades 5 and 6, and not later than
3:30 p.m. for students in grades 7 and 8. If you require other after-care arrangements,
please visit the Teaneck Community Education Center. The Center offers School Age
Child Care (SACC) after school. SACC is located in the cafeteria of the school. SACC is
provided after school until 6:30 p.m. every day for a fee. You may call the Teaneck
Community Education Center at [phone] for information.

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