2026-2027 Parent Handbook - Flipbook - Page 58
Campus Access & Visitor Procedures
The safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff is a top priority at Carden Conejo School. To
maintain a safe and secure learning environment while minimizing disruptions to instructional time, campus
access is carefully monitored and controlled at all times. Parents and guests are welcome on campus when
formally invited by a teacher, administrator, or staff member for scheduled conferences, volunteer
opportunities, classroom activities, performances, or special events. Outside of scheduled and approved
activities, campus access is restricted. Parents and visitors may not enter campus buildings, classrooms,
playgrounds, or other student areas without prior authorization.
For all visits other than designated school-wide events with established check-in procedures, parents and
visitors must report directly to the front office upon arrival, sign in with office staff, and obtain a visitor
identification badge or sticker before proceeding onto campus. Visitors may also be screened through our
Raptor Visitor Management System, which conducts a limited background screening, including a check
against registered sex offender databases. All visitors must wear their identification visibly throughout their
visit and comply with school security procedures.
Unauthorized entry onto campus, into classrooms, or into student areas constitutes a security breach and
will be addressed immediately. Failure to comply with campus access and visitor identification procedures
may result in restricted campus privileges, administrative action, or other consequences deemed appropriate
by the School. These procedures are essential components of our comprehensive campus safety plan, and
we appreciate the cooperation of all families in helping us maintain a safe, welcoming, and secure
environment where students can learn and thrive.
Classroom Visits
To preserve instructional time and minimize disruption, classroom visits must be scheduled in advance
through the front office. Parents may not enter classrooms, hallways, playground areas, or other student
spaces without a confirmed appointment and proper sign-in procedures. Faculty members are not permitted
to host unscheduled drop-in visits during instructional hours. We appreciate families’ cooperation in
protecting the academic focus and safety of all students.
Student Pick-Up & Early Dismissal
When arriving to pick up a child during the school day, parents must report to the front office. Office staff
will notify the teacher and will call for the student to come to the office for dismissal. Parents may not go
directly to classrooms, playgrounds, or other areas to retrieve their child when the school day is in session. If
arriving after the school day has begun, parents must check in at the front office so that attendance records
can be accurately updated and the student can be properly admitted to class.
Off-Hours Access
Parents and visitors may not access campus during off-hours unless prior authorization has been granted by
administration. This includes early morning, after-school hours, and weekends. Access during these times
must be coordinated in advance and will follow established sign-in procedures.
Parent Volunteers
In accordance with our campus safety policies and California Senate Bill 848 (SB 848), which strengthens
student protection and child abuse prevention requirements, all volunteers who wish to assist on campus
without direct staff supervision must first complete a Live Scan fingerprint background check and receive
clearance from the school. Qualifying volunteers must also complete annual mandated reporter and child
abuse prevention training. Parents who have not completed the required clearance process may still
participate in approved volunteer activities under direct school staff supervision. All volunteers must check
in upon arrival, wear appropriate visitor identification, and follow school policies regarding student safety,
confidentiality, and appropriate adult-student boundaries. Completion of the clearance process does not
grant unrestricted campus access, and all volunteer activities remain subject to school approval.
