The use of animals in the classroom is to be permitted subject to regulations concerning care and responsibility. Regulations Live animals in the classroom must have direct relevance to the objectives of the instructional program.
Principals are to be consulted prior to the inclusion of a live animal in the classroom.
Where the animal constitutes a health risk or a student or staff member suffers from an allergy that is aggravated by the presence of animals, the animal must be removed. Provision for the care on weekends and holidays is the responsibility of the classroom teacher. The Board believes that animals kept is schools should be for instructional purposes only. The principal shall approve all animals that are brought into the schools for instructional purposes. Animals shall be housed in suitable, sanitary self-contained enclosures appropriate to the size of the animal.