6116
AR
Administrative Regulation
Classroom Interruptions
The principal or designee shall keep announcements made through intercom or public address systems to a minimum and limit announcements to specific times during the day. Announcements that apply only to teachers shall be distributed in writing or by e-mail.
The principal shall establish a fixed time for the delivery of messages to students, except in the case of emergencies.
School maintenance operations involving noise or classroom disruption shall be performed before or after school hours whenever possible.
School visitors and observers shall make appointments in advance.
Legal & Management References
State
Ed. Code 32211 - Threatened disruption or interference with classes
Ed. Code 32212 - Classroom interruptions
Ed. Code 44810-44811 - Disruptions; misdemeanor
Ed. Code 51512 - Prohibited use of electronic listening or recording device
Management Resources
CSBA Publication - Instructional Time Task Force Report, 2007
Website - CSBA District and County Office of Education Legal Services
Cross References
1240 AR Volunteer Assistance
1250 AR Visitors/Outsiders
3515.2 AR Disruptions
4040 BP Employee Use Of Technology
4131 AR Staff Development
4231 BP Staff Development
5131 BP Conduct
5131.4 AR Student Disturbances
5137 BP Positive School Climate