Primary Schools Dismissal Letter - Request for Supervision at Dismissal (Aug 2026)

Sep 15, 2026

Letter to parents/guardians from the Glen Ridge Board of Education and school principals regarding student dismissal procedures for pre-K through 6th grade. The policy requires families to review the supervision policy and complete the attached “Request for Supervision at Dismissal” form by September 11th. If the form is not returned, children may be dismissed to walk home on their own. Details include release procedures at exit doors, escalation to the main office, and dismissal times (3:00 PM regular days, 12:30 PM half-days).

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Dismissal Policy Overview

Required Action: Complete and Return the Form

Release Procedures at Dismissal

Dismissal Times

Mr. Matthew J. Murphy FAS Principal Mrs. Kim O’Donnell-Pickert CS Principal Dismissal Policy Letter Dr. Joseph Caravela LAS Principal August 2026 Dear Parents/Guardians, The Glen Ridge Board of Education has adopted a policy regarding dismissal procedures for students in grades pre-K through 6. The policy comes into effect after reviewing a New Jersey Supreme Court case involving dismissal procedures for younger pupils. We are writing to you today to share the Board of Education Policy regarding pupil supervision after school dismissal and a form entitled “Request for Supervision at Dismissal from School for Pupils in Grades Pre-K to 6.” We ask that you closely review both documents. As you are well aware, we currently dismiss students directly to parents, legal guardians, or designated caregivers each day at dismissal. This policy requires that you fill out the form on the back of this letter and return it to school in order for us to continue with this practice. This form states that you Do Not want your child to have permission to leave the school building at dismissal without you or your designee being present to escort them home. Should you choose to continue to have your child dismissed only to you or a designated escort, please return the form to school by Friday, September 11th. The policy also states that if you choose not to send the form back to school that your child will be dismissed on his or her own and be allowed to walk home. If your child currently walks home or walks with friends and you would like to continue that practice, you will need to complete a permission form to convey that information to us in writing. Once the school receives the completed form it will be filed in the main office and your child’s teacher will be informed. At dismissal time the teacher must see a parent or a parent designee outside the exit door in order to release the child. If a teacher does not see the parent or designee the child will be taken to the main office until the parent or designee arrives to pick up the child. Students are dismissed at 3:00 PM on regular school days and at 12:30 PM Half-Day dismissals. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph A. Caravela Mr. Matthew J. Murphy Mrs. Kim O ’Donnell-Pickert Linden Avenue School Forest Avenue School Central School Jcaravela@glenridge.org MMurphy@glenridge.org kodonnellpickert@glenridge.org | | Glen Ridge Public Schools
Request for Supervision at Dismissal From School For Pupils in Grades Pre-K to 6 2026-2027 | | --- | --- | | Parent/Legal Guardian Name
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In accordance with Board of Education Policy, I am requesting my child(ren) listed above not be permitted to walk home from school alone unless escorted by a parent or an escort. Therefore, I am requesting the school only release my child(ren) listed above to a parent/legal guardian or the escorts I designate. I acknowledge I have received and reviewed Board Policy 8601 and understand my obligations in authorizing the school district to maintain supervision of my child(ren) after school dismissal including, but not limited to:
1. I and/or my designated escort may not be able to enter the school building until a time designated by the Principal or program administrator, which may be after other children are dismissed from school.
2. I and/or my designated escort will enter the school building and go directly to the location in the building the Principal or program administrator designates to pick up my child(ren) . I or my designated escort will leave the school building promptly upon picking up the child(ren) .
3. I understand this request shall be for every school day, including half-session and early closing days due to emergencies, and shall apply for the duration of time designated in Board Policy 8601.
4. I acknowled

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Dismissal Policy Letter for students in grades pre-K through 6?

It shares the Board of Education policy on student supervision after school dismissal and introduces a required form for dismissal supervision for pupils in grades pre-K to 6.

What should parents/guardians do to continue the current dismissal practice?

Parents/guardians must closely review the policy and complete the attached “Request for Supervision at Dismissal” form, then return it to school by Friday, September 11th.

What happens if the permission form is not returned or is not completed?

If the form is not returned, the child will be dismissed on his or her own and be allowed to walk home. If a child currently walks home or walks with friends, a permission form must convey that information in writing.

Sep 15, 2026

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