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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My understanding is that you aren't required to take the training for an all parent-type event like a band concert, chorus concert or whole class presentation where all the parents come.  You're only required to take the training if you're volunteering.

We have grandparents coming to watch a class presentation in the gym today and they certainly haven't taken any training.[/quote]

Same here. Volunteer— need training. Visitor— don’t. Where does it state that visiting is a one-time thing? That’s not how it works at our APS elementary. [/quote]

I think the question is whether the parent or visitor plans to be in the classroom or not and whether they will be interacting with children or just standing by a wall like a fly.  My understanding is that if an adult is going to be in a classroom with children, their own or not, they should take the training.

I think OP just needs to reverse the situation and think about another adult entering their child's classroom "one-time", and having that adult interact with their child without you being there to see what they say or do.  Granted, most visitors are totally fine but unless you want to restrict all adults from entering the school, just take the training so the rest of us can volunteer/visit peacefully.

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OP here - OK, I thought about it.  And don't see any reason why I should be concerned more than I should be concerned about that same adult after said adult has went through Raptor and watched the video (which is utterly useless, let's be honest about that). The fact that a person is not on a sex offender registry now does not mean they have no issues and a video is not going to suddenly change the mind of a pervert. The risk is always there. Certain level of risk you accept when you allow your child to attend school. The one time adult would not be there alone, there would be the teacher in the classroom at a minimum (and at an event like this at least several other adults).

I can understand the concern when we are talking about a field trip offsite or someone my child would be having regular interactions with throughout the year. But a passing interaction with an adult they will likely never see again? This is paranoia.

But again - this is going to debating the policy, while my question is first to be clear on what the actual policy is.
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OP - you're not off-base. You interpreted the policy correctly. Your school administration/staff did not and was being ignorant.
It's hard to be shocked by any comments on DCUM; yet I am utterly shocked by the hostility your very legitimate and rational inquiry engendered. I don't know who refused you entry; but I would certainly have a discussion with the principal - even if that's who denied you admittance. Bring a copy of the policy with you. And have them define "volunteer" and "visitor." [/quote]

Thank you. You made my day brighter:)[/quote]

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