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Administrative Procedure 156

VISIT PROTOCOL

Background

The Superintendent has been given the responsibility to ensure positive internal and external communications are developed and maintained and therefore directs that proper protocol is to be followed for visits that occur within the School.

Procedures

1. Royal and Other Dignitary Visits
1.1 While rare, schools occasionally may be included in royal visits (including those of Canada’s Governor-General and/or Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor); visits by the Prime Minister or Premier; senior cabinet ministers; ambassadors; or other prominent dignitaries. In such circumstances, the formal protocol of either the Government of Canada or Province of Alberta takes precedent. Information on proper protocol in these special circumstances can be obtained from the Government of Alberta. The Superintendent must be contacted in these instances.
1.2 In these circumstances, it is expected local event organizers will ensure Directors are properly recognized and included in the event whenever possible.
2. Special Visits
2.1 The Charter Board, in recognizing its responsibilities to share educational experiences, welcomes visitors to the School.
2.2 Visits to the School by persons from other school authorities shall be arranged by such officials as the Superintendent may appoint. Such visits will be arranged in consultation with the Principal, and the teachers concerned.
2.3 The Superintendent will extend to visitors, at Charter Board expense, such courtesies as desirable.
3. General Visits
3.1 All visitors to the School are expected to make their presence known to the Principal, and display visitor identification at all times.
3.2 Signs indicating this expectation, and the direction to the school office, are to be posted at each unlocked entrance, and at other visible points in the School.
3.3 The Principal determines the right of access to the school. The Principal may have to restrict or refuse permission for an individual or group to visit the school.

 

References: Section 25, 26, 33, 52, 53, 196, 197, 222, 225 Education Act Provincial Government Protocol
Federal Government Protocol