POLICY 2-3.3 RELATIONS WITH OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Parent/Patron Organizations

The Montgomery County School Board encourages the establishment of parent-teacher organizations that seek to advance programs that improve educational opportunities for all students consistent with applicable law. The School Board recommends that parent-teacher organizations maintain a close liaison with the School Board, administration, and staff, and that they plan their actions in accordance with established School Board policies.

Relations with Non-Governmental Agencies

The School Board, as permitted by applicable law, shall assist local professional, civic, or business organizations and associations whose efforts will result in improved educational opportunities for the students of the Montgomery County Public Schools.

The School Board shall cooperate to the extent permitted by applicable law with private and parochial schools whenever the welfare of the youth of the school division would be benefited.

LEGAL REFERENCE: Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, §§ 22.1-70, 22.1-78, 22.1-89.4, 22.1-253.13:7.

Adopted: April 2004