R392-200-5. School Grounds

(1) School ground fencing shall be constructed of smooth materials with no barbs or projections and shall be maintained in good repair.

(2) Mechanical equipment, electrical transmission lines, poles, transformer boxes, and other electrical equipment shall be located or protected with a barrier to prevent an electrical or other safety hazard.

(3) Walkways shall be provided between the school building and other buildings on the school grounds. Walkways shall be graded to allow proper drainage, and allow for safe passage. Walkways and parking areas shall be maintained in good repair and free of a buildup of snow and ice.

(4) Illuminance at a minimum of 1 foot candle shall be provided for walkways, building entrances, parking areas, roads, and similar areas, during hours of use.

(5) With the exception of "pop up heads", elevated lawn sprinkler heads shall not be permanently installed and shall not be left in place on playgrounds or other recreational areas.

(6) Service roads, parking areas, and walkways on school property shall be constructed and located to facilitate the safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Student drop off and pick up zones must maximize safety.

(7) The governing body shall control health and safety risks on school property by removing items that are likely to be a source of risk such as weeds, holes, broken glass, or broken or cut tree limbs and by filling or covering excavations or ditches.

(8) Playgrounds must be located in areas that maximize safety. The governing body shall provide personnel so that playgrounds are adequately supervised during recess and school sponsored outdoor time. Playground equipment, if provided, shall be located to permit supervision.

(9) The governing body shall minimize the likelihood of students' contact with stray animals using methods such as the installation of fencing at elementary schools and taking appropriate actions to have removed any stray animals found on the school property. Animals brought by students or teachers for instruction or demonstration purposes are allowed if controlled in a manner that protects students and, if a vaccine is available for that species, the animal has been vaccinated for rabies. Police enforcement dogs, and service animals on duty under the Americans with Disabilities Act or under the provisions of an individualized education plan made pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are allowed on the school grounds.

(10) If bicycles are permitted at a school, the governing body shall ensure that a designated area for bicycle parking is provided and located where it will not create a safety hazard by obstructing building entry or exit ways, walkways, or vehicular traffic.

(11) Structures or landscaping must not provide access by unauthorized individuals to the roof of the school.