2024 - 2025 Catalog

Children on TVCC Properties

Code: KK/INGA/JFCA
Adopted: 10/21/04
Revised/Readopted: 10/14/09; 7/26/11; 5/22/13;
1/19/16; 7/16/18; 3/19/19
Orig. Code: AR 901-8; ING

Children on Campus (Non-Students)

Other than usage associated with specific college-sponsored programs for children, such as college-ponsored high school activities and camps, the general policy of the College is that its facilities are not available for unrestricted usage by children under 18 years of age. The term children as used in this policy includes all visitors to campus under the age of 18, including children of College staff. This policy does not apply to minors who are enrolled in College courses.

The following specific restrictions apply:

1. In no cases are children permitted in college-owned or operated facilities (this includes the library, food services areas, and lounges and study areas) without supervision by an adult;
2. Children in classrooms are there only with the specific approval of the Vice President and faculty member responsible for the class. These situations are only permitted on an emergency basis and for a very limited period of time;
3. Children are not permitted in work areas unless under the specific authorization of the work area supervisor and with adult supervision. These situations are only permitted for
emergencies, social events, or visitations, but are to be nonrecurring and for limited time
periods;
4. Children under the age of 16 are not to be left unattended in vehicles (employees are encouraged to contact police if they think the children may be in imminent danger);
5. Because of liability, child/ren are not allowed on field trips or in college-owned vehicles, without the express written permission of the Vice President.

If a child under the age of 16 appears to be unaccompanied, employees may try to handle the situation on their own, except for physically removing the child from the premise. Any employees who are unsure what to do should call an administrator or campus security.

The responsible adult (student or not) of the unaccompanied child will be notified of the policy and that leaving the child unattended violates the policy.

END OF POLICY