POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR PLAYGROUND/SUPERVISION

RECESS:  The "Time on Learning" legislation requires 900 minimum hours of instruction per year.  To fulfill this standard, the combined recesses and lunch schedule cannot exceed 60 minutes.

OUTSIDE RECESS:  If there is a question as to weather or grounds conditions are appropriate for outside recess, the office should be notified.  The director will make a school-wide decision.

RATIO OF CHILDREN TO ADULTS:  The ratio should be the same as the indoor classroom.  For example, if there is one adult to 18 children inside, the same ratio should be applied outside.

PLAYGROUND INSPECTION:  Supervisors should be able to inspect basic aspects of playground safety.  On a daily basis, the playground equipment and ground cover should be inspected.  If problems are found, they should be reported immediately, and a written report of repairs to be done should be submitted to the office.