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II. J. Use of School Intercoms
The West Warwick School Committee believes that the learning environment of students should be as free as possible from non-programmed interruptions as possible. While there are times when the use of the school intercom is necessary, such use should be done with discretion and in accordance with the following:
1. "All Call" is to be used only in emergencies by the principal only and at certain other times listed below:
a. Before the school day begins.
b. After the school day is completed.
c. During the first ten (10) minutes of the first period of the day for general announcements only.
d. During the last ten (10) minutes of the last period of the day for general announcements only. Note: the high school may utilize the next to the last period for such general announcements to accommodate senior privileges.
e. At any time when an emergency condition occurs which may affect the health, safety and welfare of students and staff.
2. The "All Call" shall never be used to locate a student or teacher during school hours.
3. Administrators, clerks or other personnel authorized to use the intercom system may call an individual, i.e. teacher, student, custodian, etc., only in the room or location where office records and/or schedules indicate the person most probably is located and only when the message is required to be delivered immediately.
Policy adopted: 1/25/79